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Image shows the ornamental blossoms of hummingbird attractor, Cestrum elegans
Smithii
Young plant of Cestrum elegans Smithii or Jasmine smithii
shrub
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Cestrum elegans var smithii
(Jasmine
smithii) |
Family: Solanaceae
Light:
Full sun/part
shade
Height: 6-8''
Spread: 2-3'
Blooms:
Ornamental, blush rose, clusters,
followed by bright red berries
Foliage: Deciduous, yellowish-green
Soil: Well-drained, rich loamy
Water: Keep moist
Propagation:
Cuttings
Uses: Specimen, windbreaker, landscaping, indoors, container
Comments: Cestrum elegans var smithii or Jasmine smithii is an attractive
deciduous perennial shrub with a compact growth habit. It bears
eye-catching ornate clusters of rocy-pink blossoms followed later by
rich red berries.
Hummingbirds are magnetized by its nectar-rich flowers while birds have
a galore at the seeds. Cestrum elegans var smithii
is easily propagated from
stem cuttings; it thrives well in a moist, sunny to part shade
environment.
Jasmine smithii is hardy
to 25degrees Fahrenheit. It
does
not tolerate frost so mulch heavily to protect from frost.
Cut back frost-bitten tops.
Cestrum elegans Smithii makes an outstanding specimen plant. Mass plant
for a spectacular windbreaker. This elegant shrub can also be container cultivated
to accent the patio or deck. In colder areas, bring plant indoors for
the winter.
Jasmine smithii
stops foot traffic.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-10
Cestrum elegans Smithii has lovely
yellowish-green foliage |
