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Rizzini's Justicia

Justicia Rizzinii

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Overview

The Firecracker Flower, or Justicia rizzinii, is a vibrant, tropical perennial known for its fiery red to orange tubular flowers which resemble lit firecrackers, providing a bright pop of color. Ideal for zones 9-11, it thrives in partial shade and reaches a compact size of 18-24 inches in both height and spread. Regular watering and well-draining soil encourage lush growth, making it a standout in borders or as an accent plant.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Subtropical

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your client's garden

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — with peak displays often occurring in the summer and fall

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — and although this plant is moderately drought-tolerant once established; regular watering and, image 73

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — shrub with multi-colored and orange and red blooms

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — multi-colored and orange and red flowers in the garden

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — scientifically known as Justicia rizzinii

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — making it a standout in borders or as an accent plant; regular watering and well-draining soil encourage, image 61

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — including hummingbirds and butterflies; regular watering and well-draining soil encourage lush growth, image 69

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — although it can tolerate some shade; regular watering promotes optimal flowering.<br><br>Maintenance for Justicia

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — It's also free of serious pests and diseases; regular watering promotes optimal flowering.<br><br>Maintenance for

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — consider pairing Firecracker Flower with foliage plants with contrasting colors; regular watering and well-draining

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — it thrives in partial shade and reaches a compact size of 18-24 inches in both height and spread

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — making it a standout in borders or as an accent plant; regular watering and well-draining soil encourage, image 89

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your client's garden; regular watering and well-draining soil

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — fiery orange-red flowers that bloom prolifically throughout the year; regular watering and well-draining soil

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — multi-colored and orange and red flowers in the garden; resembling small firecrackers

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — tropical perennial known for its fiery red to orange tubular flowers which resemble lit firecrackers, image 57

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Regular watering and well-draining soil encourage lush growth

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — is a vibrant perennial that adds a pop of color and exotic flair to any garden; regular watering promotes optimal

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — tropical perennial known for its fiery red to orange tubular flowers which resemble lit firecrackers

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — although it can tolerate some shade

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — are about 1 to 1.5 inches long and attract a variety of pollinators; justicia rizzinii is sure to be a, image 68

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — providing a bright pop of color; resembling small firecrackers, image 58

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — with peak displays often occurring in the summer and fall; resembling small firecrackers

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — scientifically known as Justicia rizzinii; resembling small firecrackers

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Raffi Kojian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Kalaiyarasiselvam, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Shuvaev, CC BY 4.0 · source

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