Brighten up summertime with Juiced® Orange jessamine. This compact hybrid jessamine has deliciously colorful blooms and bright glossy foliage. These citrus-hued, tubular flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooming from spring to frost, this tropical evergreen has dark, glossy foliage and a superior, bushy habit along with easy care: no need to trim to keep the blooms coming! In zone 7, it will die back like a Buddleia but will re-grow from the roots and still flower. In colder climates, it can be grown as a patio plant and overwintered in a sunroom. This is a fun and colorful South American native that offers uniqueness and novelty that everyone will crave.
The genus name Cestrum originates from the Greek word kestron (κέστρον), referring to a plant described by Dioscorides, or kestrum (κέστρον), an engraver’s tool, referencing the tubular shape of the flowers. It is often associated with the Latin cestrum (a hammering tool) and the Greek kentron (a prick/sting), linking to the flower shape.
Corymbosum is a Latin-derived botanical epithet meaning “with flowers arranged in corymbs” or “having clusters of flowers”. It comes from the Latin corymbus, which refers to a cluster of fruit or flowers, ultimately originating from the Greek kórumbos meaning “head” or “cluster”
While “Cestrum” is scientific, the common name “jessamine” refers to the plant’s resemblance to true jasmine (Jasminum) due to its strong, often nocturnal, scent.
USDA Zone 7b – 10 (5°F/-15°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 4 – 5′
Width 3 – 4′
Finish Time .5 season
Type Semi-evergreen, deciduous
Bloom Time Spring to summer
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage Color Green
General Care
Soil Any well-drained soil will do; drought tolerant once established.
Pruning Prune to shape in early spring if desired.
Uses Foundations, specimen, containers
Growing Tips
Juiced Orange cestrum blooms continuously without deadheading. For best results, grow in full sun and fertilize monthly from spring until late July.
We purchased our jessamine from Summer Winds nursery in West San Jose in 2026
