Cestrum aurantiacum 'Variegatum'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

8b-12

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Cestrum aurantiacum 'Variegatum' plant details

Cestrum aurantiacum 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cestrum aurantiacum 'Variegatum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cestrum aurantiacum 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tall lanky shrub, like the species, with huge trusses of intensely evening-fragrant yellow flowers all summer but, in this form with variegated leaves, green with splashes of gold adding texture. Site where you will enjoy its perfume from dusk on. Full to part sun with normal water. Cold hardy in upper USDA zone 8, resprouting from lower temperatures. A hummmingbird favorite.