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    CESTRUM
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    CESTRUM

    Commonly known as Bastard jasmine

    Genus of about 150 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs from woodland in Mexico and Central and South America.

    The southernmost species, parqui - green cestrum, or willow-leaved jessamine has become invasive in Australia and is responsible for stock poisoning.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Place of origin
      Mexico, Central and South America.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    CESTRUM 'Cretan Purple'
    Conservatory plant with attractive purple-blue flowers in summer
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    CESTRUM fasciculatum 'Newellii
    Bright crimson flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CESTRUM nocturnum
    Night jasmine, Night-blooming jasmine
    Highly fragrant white flowers tinged with pale green, releasing most perfume in the evening. Conservatory shrub
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £25.00
    Notify me
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CESTRUM parqui
    Willow-leaved jessamine
    Greenish-yellow, night scented
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Notify me
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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