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 10–11Climate Subtropical

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — is a vibrant shrub with tubular red flowers that bloom profusely in warmer months

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Solanaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — are known to attract hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — contributing an ecological benefit to your garden.<br><br>For optimal growth

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — plant the Cestrum 'Newellii' in a site that receives full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — It thrives with regular watering

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — especially during its flowering period and in the hotter summer months

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — it demonstrates moderate drought tolerance

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — be aware that all parts of the Red Cestrum are considered toxic if ingested

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — the Red Cestrum offers a delightful splash of color

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — an inviting habitat for local fauna

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — and a flexible choice for various design needs within warmer climates

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — red flowers in the garden

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — shrub with red blooms

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — shrub for full or half

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 pollinators

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') — 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') — Prune regularly to maintain shape; offering a prolonged period of visual interest

Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Space plants 4-5 feet apart for a dense screen or border; it demonstrates moderate drought tolerance

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') — 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') — 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') — 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') — 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, image 50

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