Cestrum 'Orange Peel'

Also Known As

Orange Peel Cestrum

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Cestrum 'Orange Peel' plant details

Cestrum 'Orange Peel' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cestrum 'Orange Peel'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, long blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cestrum 'Orange Peel'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This intriguing night-scented jessamine is a hybrid of two species from the West Indies, C. diurnum and C. nocturnum. The small tubular flowers are a glowing mid orange and held in clusters. They are attractive by day and fragrant by night. Popular with butterflies and hummingbirds. In cold winters 'Orange Peel' may die back to the ground but will grow back and reach six feet in a single season. Plant in a warm, sunny location. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A fine selection with orange blossoms emerging from buds with a purple tinge from late spring till frost! Upright stems 3-5’ in Zone 7 and colder with winter dieback (warmer zones 6’ high and wide deciduous shrub). Sun to half day sun, most soils, likes heat, water when dry. Evening fragrant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A cross between Cestrum diurnum and Cestrum nocturum. Clusters of tubular orange flowers from June till frost producing the sweet scent of orange blossoms in the evening. A deciduous shrub in the south, a houseplant in the northern areas. Zones 7-11..Sun..Attracts hummingbirds.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Terminal clusters of yellow-orange flowers are fragrant in the evening. Fast growing, this woody perennial might reach up to 6' tall each season. Though woody, cut it to the ground (if it doesn't die to the ground anyway) in late winter and watch it spring back in spring. Summer to fall blooming!