Photo of Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation' flower, foliage by Almost Eden

Photo by Almost Eden

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation'

Also Known As

  • Lady of the Night
  • Queen of the Night
  • Sunset Scentsation Night Blooming Jasmine

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

More Options

Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation' plant details

Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 0 - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An Almost Eden Exclusive introduction! 'Sunset Scentsation' Night Blooming Jasmine has proven to be a vigorous repeat blooming selection, producing waves of the famously fragrant blooms about every 6 weeks. The tubular white to greenish-white blooms begin to release their wonderful perfume at sunset and continues through early morning. This is a vigorous growing tropical shrub in warmer regions, or grow as a perennial in zone 8B.

Gardening facts about Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation' plant

How to Grow Cestrum nocturnum 'Sunset Scentsation'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Cestrum for your garden

aka Chilean Jessamine, Green Cestrum, Willow-Leaved Jessamine

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Cestrum parqui flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
View Plant

aka Cestrum chaculanum, Cestrum paucinervium, Orange Cestrum

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-12

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Cestrum aurantiacum flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
View Plant

More Options

aka Early Jessamine, Red Cestrum

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 10'

Width: 6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Cestrum fasciculatum flower by Stan Shebs
View Plant

aka Lady Of The Night, Night-Scented Jessamine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Cestrum nocturnum form by Cary Bass
View Plant

More Options

aka Orange Peel Cestrum

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

7b-9b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Cestrum 'Orange Peel' by Patricia Cunningham
View Plant

More Options

+11 more Cestrum
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved