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 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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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) — although it can tolerate some shade; regular watering promotes optimal flowering.<br><br>Maintenance for, image 71

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — making it a hassle-free addition to your client's garden.<br><br>In the landscape design; justicia, image 76

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — consider pairing Firecracker Flower with foliage plants with contrasting colors; regular watering and, image 77

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — such as silver-leaved Lamb's Ear or deep green ferns; resembling small firecrackers, image 78

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — It's also free of serious pests and diseases; regular watering promotes optimal, image 75

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — With its resplendent color and ease of care; justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your, image 80

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — to ensure this fiery beauty stands out; regular watering promotes optimal flowering.<br><br>Maintenance, image 79

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — shrub with multi-colored and orange and red blooms; regular watering promotes optimal, image 83

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your client's garden; regular watering and, image 81

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — multi-colored and orange and red flowers in the garden; resembling small firecrackers, image 82

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — it thrives in partial shade and reaches a compact size of 18-24 inches in both height and spread; regular, image 87

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — providing a bright pop of color; resembling small firecrackers, image 86

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — shrub for full or half or shade; justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your client's, image 84

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — tropical perennial known for its fiery red to orange tubular flowers which resemble lit firecrackers, image 85

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Reaching an average height of around 18 inches and spreading approximately 24 inches wide; justicia, image 92

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) — scientifically known as Justicia rizzinii; resembling small firecrackers, image 90

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — is a vibrant perennial that adds a pop of color and exotic flair to any garden; regular watering promotes, image 91

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Regular watering and well-draining soil encourage lush growth; justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling, image 88

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