Cestrum elegans syn. C. purpureum is also known as the red Cestrum or the purple Cestrum. This shrub is native to Mexico, and has an evergreen foliage and ornamental purple-red flowers.
This plant is very ornamental and can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9b and warmer. Elsewhere, it should be brought indoors in winter.
Leaves are evergreen, alternate, narrow, lanceolate, simple, with a short leaf stem, glabrous on the upper side and slightly hairy on the underside.
Flowers are grouped in terminal and slightly drooping clusters of 1 in (2.5 cm) purple-red flowers.
Cestrum elegans requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil This plant likes well-drained and fertile soils. Once established, it can withstand occasional droughts ; However it will bloom more profusely if regularly watered during the growing season.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 3.00 m
Width 1.20 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -5.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : red
Propagation - cutting, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. (In summer with half-ripe wood)
Toxicity Warning, this plant contains toxic parts.
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