Overview
Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' is a pendulous weeping, bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cestrum, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, sub-tropical, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds, conservatory and greenhouse and climber and wall shrubs.
About
Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Cestrum genus, known for its pendulous weeping and bushy habit. As a member of the Solanaceae family, it thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. This cultivar flourishes in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and various garden styles, it is particularly valued for its spring and summer interest. Propagation can be achieved through seed, softwood, or semi-ripe cuttings.
About the genus
Cestrum is a genus of — depending on authority — 150-250 species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae. They are native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the Americas, from the southernmost United States south to the Bío-Bío Region in central Chile. They are colloquially known as cestrums or jessamines.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cestrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Conservatory and greenhouse, Climber and wall shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink'?
Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' need?
Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' hardy in the UK?
Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Cestrum x cultum 'Cretan Pink'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Cestrum genus
- Cestrumbastard jasmine
- Cestrum fasciculatum
- Cestrum parquiwillow-leaved jessamine
- Cestrum elegans var. smithii