JUSTICIA rizzinii
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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
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. Jacobinia pauciflora, Justicia floribunda -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass, red spider mites, whiteflies. -
Place of origin
Brazil -
EvergreenOblong to broadly obovate, mid-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long. One of each pair is smaller.
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Red
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Yellow
Yellow and scarlet -
SpikesAxillary spikes 3cm (1¼in) long
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Tubular2cm (¾in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Greenhouse / 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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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
30-60cm (12-24in) -
Spread
30-60cm (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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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
Tip-prune young plants to encourage bushiness -
Heated greenhouse - subtropical
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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Mature Size30-60cm (12-24in)
30-60cm (12-24in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Justicia floribunda - Care Guide
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