Early jessamine 'Newellii' (Cestrum 'Newellii')

Early jessamine 'Newellii'

Early jessamine 'Newellii' is a highly-prized Early jasmine that boasts particularly rich heads of deep red flowers with a delightful fragrance. While still fragrant, the parent plant's flowers are less profuse. This plant's flowers are a great way to attract butterflies to your garden.

Scientific classification

Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

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Shrub

Plant Type

2.5 m to 3.5 m

Plant Height

2.5 m to 3 m

Spread

Green, Gray

Leaf Color

2 cm

Flower Size

Red

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

Care Guide for Early jessamine 'Newellii'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Early jessamine 'Newellii' displays vibrant red tubular flowers and glossy evergreen leaves. Prune in early to late winter by removing dead stems, thinning branches for air circulation, and shaping for aesthetics. This promotes denser growth and prolific flowering while using clean, sharp tools reduces disease risk.

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