Newell Cestrum
Cestrum fasciculatum var. 'Newellii'
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | SES-trum fas-ih-kew-LAY-tum |
|---|---|
| Lore | C. fasciculatam var. 'Newllii' blossoms do not produce the fragrance of other Cestrum species; however, the foliage will emit an odor when crushed. CAUTION: ALL PARTS ARE TOXIC IF INGESTED. Not fit for human or animal consumption. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Upright branched form to 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Fall |
| Design Ideas | This fine tropical shrub is a bold color source in hot zone gardens. Makes a fine evergreen natural hedge that works well as a visual screen or background. Plant as a single, specimen to enjoy its rich red blossoms close up. Adapts well to containers on porch, patio and terrace. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Mandevilla (Mandevilla); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Salvia (Salvia); Lantana (Lantana); Princess Flower (Tibouchina) |
Prefers fertile, well-drained, loamy soil. Provide regular deep waterings during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce watering frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant