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Night-Blooming Jasmine Cestrum nocturnum- Fragrant, Night-Flowering Evergreen Bush, Ideal for Gardens & Containers, Attracts Pollinators, Toxic if Ingested 10" Pot

Night-Blooming Jasmine Cestrum nocturnum- Fragrant, Night-Flowering Evergreen Bush, Ideal for Gardens & Containers, Attracts Pollinators, Toxic if Ingested 10" Pot

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Night-Blooming Jasmine Cestrum nocturnum

Description

This evergreen shrub is renowned for its sweet, intense fragrance that awakens at night. Featuring glossy green leaves, it produces clusters of small white flowers that bloom after sunset, making it an excellent choice for evening garden displays and fragrant landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for moon gardens, fragrant borders, and patio containers. Its aromatic blossoms attract pollinators like moths and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Cestrum nocturnum
  • Common Name: Night-Blooming Jasmine
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-10 ft tall with a bushy, spreading habit.
  • Hardiness Zones: 9-11
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time: Night-blooming, primarily from late spring to fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially nocturnal insects
  • Indoor Friendly: Suitable as a container plant indoors in bright, indirect light
  • Container Friendly: Yes, it does well in pots
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children
  • Fragrant: Yes, captivating night fragrance
  • Cut Flower: Suitable for bouquet arrangements
  • Grows Well With: Night Phlox, Moonflower, and other night-blooming plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Select a sunny location with well-draining soil, plant in spring after the last frost, and water regularly.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Prefers rich, organic soils with good drainage.
  • Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity environments.
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
  • Winter Care: Bring indoors in cooler zones or protect with mulch and shelter; minimal watering needed during dormant season.
  • Planting Depth: Bury seedlings at the same depth as in their pot.
  • Fertilization: Feed monthly during growing season with balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care: Monitor for pests such as spider mites and aphids, treat with appropriate horticultural oils.
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