Orange Jasmine Live Plant – Cestrum aurantiacum 6–12 Inch Starter | Tropical Flowering Shrub

Orange Jasmine Live Plant Overview

The Orange Jasmine (Cestrum aurantiacum), also known as Orange Zest or Orange Jessamine, is a fast-growing semi-tropical flowering shrub that adds vibrant color and tropical charm to any garden. This live starter plant features clusters of bright orange tubular flowers with soft yellow tips that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a lively addition to outdoor spaces.

Key Features

• Height: Approximately 6–12 inches as a starter plant
• Produces bright orange tubular flowers with yellow tips
• Light citrus-like fragrance, milder than traditional jasmine
• Fast-growing and easy to care for
• Suitable for hedges, flowering shrubs, or container planting
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Growing Information

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Mature Height: 6–8 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing
• Bloom Season: Spring through fall
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (container growing recommended in cooler zones)
• Container Friendly: Yes

Upon arrival, it is recommended to repot the plant into a slightly larger container to encourage root development. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and promotes fuller flowering. Note that while the plant emits a light citrusy fragrance, especially in the evening, parts of the plant may be toxic if ingested, so keep it away from pets and children.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.