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Justicia brandegeana
Upright, evergreen shrub, with large, dark green leaves with a purple back. Upwardly facing plumes of tubular, slightly fragrant rose-purple flower clusters from early summer until autumn. Many stems appear from the center of the plant and rise straight up for several feet before branching. Prefers semi or full shade. Avoid cold frosty sites. Hardy for dry sites.
Genus
Justicia
Species
brandegeana
Cultivar
Common name
Plume flower, Flamingo plant
Family name
Acanthaceae
Place of origin
South America
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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