Purple Cestrum (Day Blooming Jasmine) – Cestrum purpureum Live Plant | 8–12 Inches Tall | Tropical Flowering Shrub | Lilac Purple Blooms | Fast Growing Garden Plant

Add vibrant color and tropical charm to your garden with Purple Cestrum, also known as Day Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum purpureum). This attractive semi-tropical shrub produces cascading clusters of tubular lilac-purple flowers that bloom during the day and release a light fragrance in the evening.

Unlike its night-blooming relative, this variety offers daytime visual appeal with graceful, arching branches and continuous flowering cycles in warm climates. It’s an excellent choice for hedges, background planting, or as a statement container plant on patios and porches.

This listing includes one healthy, well-rooted starter plant, approximately 8–12 inches tall, ready to grow into a lush, flowering shrub with proper care.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Purple Cestrum plant (Day Blooming Jasmine)
✔️ Height: approximately 8–12 inches
✔️ Rooted, established plant (starter size)
✔️ Lilac-purple flowering shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Cestrum / Day Blooming Jasmine
Botanical Name: Cestrum purpureum (syn. Cestrum elegans)
Plant Type: Semi-tropical flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Fragrance: Light fragrance (stronger in evening)
Container Friendly: Yes (large containers recommended long-term)

💡 Care Tip: Provide plenty of sunlight for best flowering. Prune lightly to shape and encourage fuller growth. Allow the plant to establish in a container before transplanting outdoors. Not ideal as a houseplant due to high light needs.