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    Justicia 'Fruit Cocktail'

    Also Known As

    • Justicia brandegeeana 'Fruit Cocktail'
    • Justicia brandegeeana 'Fruit Salad'
    • Fruit Cocktail Shrimp Plant
    • Fruit Salad Shrimp Plant

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-20"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Justicia 'Fruit Cocktail' plant details

    Justicia 'Fruit Cocktail' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia 'Fruit Cocktail'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia 'Fruit Cocktail'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This exciting new variety of “Shrimp Plant” offers up golden yellow bracts with a touch of green, from which inch long, two-lipped pinkish-red flowers emerge in late Spring. An endless stream of these flowering bracts rise up above 2’ tall plants that feature 2” dark green oval leaves. This plant always seems to be in bloom, a bonus for the bees and hummingbirds that flock to the flowers. This Justicia likes the sun a bit more than some species, only needing relief from extreme heat. It can also be happy with half day Sun. Regular water will prolong blooming, though plants can tough out drier conditions. Given its modest size and fantastic color, this shrimp plant is great for containers, on a deck, anywhere you can show off its dazzling display. Likes fertile well-drained soil but can adapt to less ideal conditions. Hardy to 28° F, evergreen above 40° F.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    A charming addition for any sunny to partly sunny exposure, its golden lime-colored bracts, accented by bright red flowers, crown this upright grower in a never-ending display. As easy to grow as any in this genus, it tops the list as a free bloomer. Use it to brighten south, east or west exposures. Makes a nice potted container for the summer garden.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Justicia 'Fruit Cocktail' plant

    How to Grow Justicia 'Fruit Cocktail'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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