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Red Cestrum

Cestrum 'Newellii'

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Overview

The Red Cestrum, or Cestrum 'Newellii', is a vibrant shrub with tubular red flowers that bloom profusely in warmer months, attracting hummingbirds. It reaches up to 8 feet high and spreads up to 6 feet. Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil. Hardy to 25°F, it's semi-evergreen in frost-free areas. Prune regularly to maintain shape. Space plants 4-5 feet apart for a dense screen or border.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — the Red Cestrum offers a delightful splash of color; suited for USDA zones 8 through 10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Hardy to 25°F, it's semi-evergreen in frost-free areas; it reaches up to 8 feet high and spreads up to 6 feet
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — and a flexible choice for various design needs within warmer climates
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Space plants 4-5 feet apart for a dense screen or border; it demonstrates moderate drought tolerance, image 52
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — red flowers in the garden
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — is a vibrant shrub with tubular red flowers that bloom profusely in warmer months
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil; the Red Cestrum offers a delightful splash, image 49
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — be aware that all parts of the Red Cestrum are considered toxic if ingested; is a vibrant shrub with tubular red flowers
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — scientifically named Cestrum 'Newellii'; shrub for full or half, image 53
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — It thrives with regular watering
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — plant the Cestrum 'Newellii' in a site that receives full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil; an inviting habitat
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Prune regularly to maintain shape; offering a prolonged period of visual interest, image 51
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil; the Red Cestrum offers a delightful splash of color
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — It reaches up to 8 feet high and spreads up to 6 feet; are known to attract hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — an inviting habitat for local fauna; especially during its flowering period and in the hotter summer months
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — shrub with red blooms; plant the Cestrum 'Newellii' in a site that receives full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Space plants 4-5 feet apart for a dense screen or border
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — is a vibrant shrub with tubular red flowers that bloom profusely in warmer months; hardy to 25°F, it's semi-evergreen in
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — It reaches up to 8 feet high and spreads up to 6 feet; are known to attract hummingbirds and beneficial, image 48
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — It reaches up to 8 feet high and spreads up to 6 feet
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — is a vibrant shrub with tubular red flowers that bloom profusely in warmer months; hardy to 25°F, it's, image 47
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — each approximately 1 inch long; red flowers in the garden
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Prune regularly to maintain shape; offering a prolonged period of visual interest
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — red flowers in the garden; space plants 4-5 feet apart for a dense screen or border
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Hardy to 25°F, it's semi-evergreen in frost-free areas
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