Cestrum, Bastard Jasmine, Elegant Cestrum, Pink Cestrum, Purple Cestrum, Red Cestrum
Cestrumelegans 'Smithii'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cestrum (SES-trum)
Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Cultivar: Smithii

Synonym:Cestrum purpureum

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting