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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Solanaceae (Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 8-10 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Cestrum elegans var. smithii (Pink Cestrum) - A climbing evergreen shrub growing to 8 to 10 feet which has an arching habit that is conducive to espaliering. Clusters of pink flowers bloom at the ends of the branches. The peak flowering period is from spring through summer. Red berries follow the bloom. Plant in sun or part shade and water regularly. It is hardy to about 25-30 degrees F.
The information about Cestrum elegans var. smithii that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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