About
This garden-worthy shrub, reaching 100-200cm, with a bushy habit with healthy foliage. It produces showy flowers.
About the genus
Justicia can be evergreen perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and spikes or clusters of tubular, 2-lipped flowers often with conspicuous bracts
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade
PruningPrune after flowering
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions