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JUSTICIA rizzinii
(syn. Libonia floribunda) - soft downy stems and a rounded habit. This frost tender shrub has tubular yellow and scarlet flowers from autumn to late spring
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOblong to broadly obovate, mid-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long. One of each pair is smaller.
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YellowYellow and scarlet -
Height30-60cm (12-24in) -
Spread30-60cm (12-24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Heated greenhouse - subtropicalCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). -
Partial shade
JUSTICIA rizzinii
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Jacobinia pauciflora, Justicia floribunda
Pests & DiseasesUnder glass, red spider mites, whiteflies.
Place of originBrazil -
Flower ShapeSpikesAxillary spikes 3cm (1¼in) longTubular2cm (¾in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf shape
Oblong(see photos above)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Justicia floribunda - Care Guide
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30-60cm (12-24in)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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