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JUSTICIA
Genus of about 600 species of evergreen perennials, shrubs and subshrubs from a wide range of habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - perennials, shrubs and subshrubs.
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Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Libonia. Grown for the tubular flowers. Tip prune young plants to encourage bushiness. Plants under glass require hard restrictive pruning in late winter or early spring. -
Pests & Diseases - under glass, red spider mites, whiteflies. -
Place of origin - temperate North America, tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not 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 - loam-based compost and bright, filtered light. Keep draught-free.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Justicia floribunda - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of JUSTICIA
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
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
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
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
