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    Justicia carnea 'Radiant'

    Also Known As

    • Radiant Brazilian Plume Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Justicia carnea 'Radiant' plant details

    Justicia carnea 'Radiant' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia carnea 'Radiant'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia carnea 'Radiant'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A "Brazilian Plume" with a new twist. This variety brings a deeper and richer color to both flowers and foliage. Flowering from spring to fall, its growth habit is a bit taller than J. carnea, making it perfect, wherever a robust specimen is needed.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Justicia carnea 'Radiant' plant

    How to Grow Justicia carnea 'Radiant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Beloperone comosa, Beloperone fulvicoma, Mexican Plume, Orange Shrimp Plant

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 4'-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    aka Firecracker Bush, Mexican Honeysuckle, Mohintli

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Justicia floribunda

    aka Jacobinia pauciflora, Justicia rizzinii, Libonia floribunda, Firecracker Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Justicia floribunda flower by Joshua McCullough
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