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Justicia carnea

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Justicia carnea Jacobinia, Brazilian Plume Flower, Flamingo Flower,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs Shrub Like

Description:

Upright evergreen rounded shrub with large dark-green leaves and bright pink flowers form Summer through to Autumn. Grows approx. 2m tall x 1m wide. Great for shady areas and tropical gardens.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Acanthaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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