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Justicia brandegeana

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Syn. Beloperone guttatta. Rounded shrub with a slightly weeping habit. Soft shining green leaves on soft branchlets. Flowers are drooping terminal spikes of orange-red bracts. Each bract houses a tubular white flower. This causes the blooms to resemble highly stylized shrimp. It will flower all year around in a warm frost free site. Very tolerant of dry conditions, which makes this a very useful plant. Semi-shade prefered.

Genus

Justicia

Species brandegeana

Cultivar

Common name

Shrimp plant

Family name

Acanthaceae

Place of origin

Mexico

DETAILS

Height

60 cm

Width

60 cm

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture

Tolerates dry soils

Exposure

Avoid frosty sites / Prefers a semi-shaded site

Garden Style

Plant Type

Shrubs