Justicia floribunda
Brazilian fuchsia
J. floribunda is a bushy evergreen shrub to 60cm in height, with small, ovate, dark green leaves and small nodding clusters of tubular, yellow and scarlet flowers 2cm in length over a long period from late autumn to early spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Justicia can be evergreen perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and spikes or clusters of tubular, 2-lipped flowers often with conspicuous bracts
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a frost-free enviroment. Pinch out tips to promote compact plants. Best replaced when they become leggy
Propagation
Propagate by seed, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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