Cestrum cultum

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Purple Cestrum, Cestrum cultum, Cestrum x cultum

Cestrum cultum, commonly known as Purple Cestrum, is an evergreen shrub renowned for its clusters of purple, tubular flowers through spring and summer. The flowers are about 2-3 cm long, held on arching branches, and blend perfectly with the mid green leaves as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Cestrum cultum is commonly grown in a container, included in mixed plantings, or planted against a wall.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Purple Cestrum, Cestrum cultum, Cestrum x cultum

Cestrum cultum Details

Cestrum cultum, commonly known as Purple Cestrum, is an evergreen shrub renowned for its clusters of purple, tubular flowers through spring and summer. The flowers are about 2-3 cm long, held on arching branches, and blend perfectly with the mid green leaves. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best in a sheltered, well-drained site in full sun. Cestrum cultum is commonly grown in a container, included in mixed plantings, or planted against a wall. Please note: all parts of this plant are poisonous.