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Cestrum 'Newellii'

bastard jasmine 'Newellii'

A vigorous evergreen shrub to 3m, with dull green lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bright crimson, tubular flowers 2cm long, followed by purple berries

Synonyms
Cestrum fasciculatum 'Newellii'
Cestrum newellii hort.

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Red Green
Winter Green Purple
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful of eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Cestrum can be shrub or scrambling climbers, with simple, evergreen leaves and tubular or salver-shaped flowers in terminal and axillary clusters, followed by red or black berries

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass grow in containers using peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light with good ventilation and shade from hot sun. Water freely in summer and keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors in a sheltered sunny site and well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or by softwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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