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.