Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Odontonema strictum syn Justicia coccinea


Justicia coccinea
The glistening red flowers of this 2 metres shrub are quite pleasing at this time of year. The Justicia shown above was "removed" ,cut off at ground level with a spade but such is its hardiness ,it returned with renewed vigor within 6 months and is back in flower. It is probably regarded as an "old fashioned" plant now even though it has much to recommend it. Tolerant of light frost and it is compact enough to be grown as a hedge with minimal care.

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