Cestrum elegans var. smithii

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Smith's Shrub Jessamine

Cestrum elegans var. smithii is a native of Mexico featuring pink tubular flowers at the ends of long arching flowering stems to 8'. Grow in full sun, moderate water and fertilization for best results. Like other members of the Solanaceae (Potatoe family), the leaves, stems, flowers and fruit contain poisonous chemicals to fend off predators. White flies are one of the few pests to have developed mechanisms to avoid these toxins. Fortunately, like spider mites, they are prone to diseases in wet/humid environments so a periodic syringing of the foliage with water is often all that is needed to keep pest levels low.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
January - February
March - April
May - June
November - December
Bloom Color:
Pink
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11