Cestrum coccineum
Iochroma coccineum
A deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial, related to Brugmansia, with green foliage, best suited to a conservatory or greenhouse but can be grown outside against a sheltered wall. Long, trumpet-shaped orange flowers appear from August to November
2.5-4 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in moist, but well-drained soil in bright, filtered light, in a conservatory or greenhouse, although will tolerate some shade. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. If grown outside, plant in a sheltered part of the garden against a warm, sunny wall. Suitable for pots and containers which can be brought into a conservatory or greenhouse over winter
Propagate by root cuttings or propagate by seed sown in fine, well-draining potting compost. Place pots in a warm room in filtered sunlight - germination will normally take aroudn 6 weeks
Prune lightly after flowering to keep neat, but can be cut back hard, even to ground level, to encourage a compact shape and bushy habit
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
May be susceptible to Fusarium wilt and verticillium wilt