Cestrum ‘Orange Peel’

Orange Peel Cestrum is a gorgeous new perennial we’ve enjoyed in our garden the past few years. Gardeners south of us can utilize the plant as a woody shrub while those north of here can employ it in their seasonal displays as a tropical color plant. This hummingbird and butterfly attracting beauty begins flowering in June and continues non-stop through summers’ heat until the first frost. Its large multi-flowered bloom clusters are a magnificent yellow orange color. Introduced by Southern Perennials and Herbs Nursery, this most cold hardy of the Cestrums is becoming quite popular. As a member of the Solanaceae, no part of the plant should be eaten.