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.

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Evergreen
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • Additional Features
    Place of origin
    Mexico, Central and South America.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents

Buy Varieties of CESTRUM

CESTRUM 'Cretan Purple'

CESTRUM 'Cretan Purple'

Bastard jasmine

conservatory plant with attractive purple-blue flowers in summer

 
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£16.50 each 
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CESTRUM fasciculatum 'Newellii

CESTRUM fasciculatum 'Newellii

Bastard jasmine

bright crimson flowers

 
£16.50 each 
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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.
CESTRUM nocturnum

CESTRUM nocturnum

Night jasmine, Night-blooming jasmine

highly fragrant white flowers tinged with pale green, releasing most perfume in the evening. Conservatory shrub

 
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£25.00 each 
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CESTRUM parqui

CESTRUM parqui

Willow-leaved jessamine

greenish-yellow, night scented

 
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£16.50 each 
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