A vigorous evergreen shrub with arching branches of mid green matt leaves. Tubular purple red to crimson or pink flowers appear on pendant panicles from summer into the autumn , occasionally followed by purple red berries. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers June to September. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cestrum elegans
A vigorous evergreen shrub with arching branches of mid green matt leaves. Tubular purple red to crimson or pink flowers appear on pendant panicles from summer into the autumn , occasionally followed by purple red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Cestrum |
|---|---|
| Species | elegans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | crimson, pink, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | purple, red |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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