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Pink Cestrum

Cestrum Elegans

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The Pink Cestrum, 'Cestrum elegans', is an evergreen shrub thriving in USDA zones 8-10, reaching 8-10 feet tall and wide at maturity. It showcases tubular reddish-pink flowers, attracting hummingbirds and blooms nearly year-round in mild climates. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Plant in sheltered areas to protect from cold winds. Water moderately; slightly drought-tolerant once established. Notable for its ease of care and vibrant coloration.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 10–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — is an evergreen shrub thriving in USDA zones 8-10
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — reaching 8-10 feet tall and wide at maturityPink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Water moderately; slightly drought-tolerant once establishedPink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Plant in sheltered areas to protect from cold windsPink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — attracting hummingbirds and blooms nearly year-round in mild climatesPink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Notable for its ease of care and vibrant colorationPink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil+21

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — is an evergreen shrub thriving in USDA zones 8-10
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — reaching 8-10 feet tall and wide at maturity
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Water moderately; slightly drought-tolerant once established
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Plant in sheltered areas to protect from cold winds
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — attracting hummingbirds and blooms nearly year-round in mild climates
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Notable for its ease of care and vibrant coloration
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Pink Cestrum (Cestrum Elegans) — It showcases tubular reddish-pink flowers
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