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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 10–11Climate 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') — Prune regularly to maintain shape; offering a prolonged period of visual interest, image 51
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') — scientifically named Cestrum 'Newellii'; shrub for full or half, image 53
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — Suited for USDA zones 8 through 10; scientifically named Cestrum 'Newellii', image 54
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — offering a prolonged period of visual interest; it thrives with regular watering, image 55
Red Cestrum (Cestrum 'Newellii') — each approximately 1 inch long; red flowers in the garden, image 56
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') — shrub for full or half; and a flexible choice for various design needs within warmer climates

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