Add bold color and fragrance to your garden with these 10 Red Cestrum (Cestrum elegans) seeds, also known as Bastard Jasmine. This ornamental shrub produces clusters of vibrant crimson-red tubular flowers with a light fragrance, creating a stunning visual display throughout the growing season.

With glossy green foliage and fast growth, Red Cestrum can reach up to 8–10 feet tall, making it ideal for garden beds, borders, or container growing. Its long blooming period and pollinator-friendly flowers add year-round interest in warm climates.

Perfect for gardeners looking to grow an exotic, low-maintenance flowering shrub from seed.

You will receive:
10 Cestrum elegans seeds
High-quality seeds ready for planting
Suitable for outdoor or container growing
Pollinator-friendly flowering shrub
Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Red Cestrum, Bastard Jasmine
• Botanical Name: Cestrum elegans
• Plant Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub
• Growth Stage: Seeds
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during germination
• Mature Height: Up to 8–10 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Scarify seeds lightly and soak for 24 hours before planting. Sow in warm conditions (70–80°F) and keep soil consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 2–4 weeks.