Justicia nodosa (Pink Justicia / Brazilian Shrimp Plant)
Justicia nodosa (Pink Justicia / Brazilian Shrimp Plant)
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Justicia nodosa, now commonly classified as Justicia brasiliana, is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its lush green foliage and vibrant pink floral display. Its dense, bushy habit and long flowering season make it a valuable addition to tropical and subtropical gardens, particularly in shaded or partially shaded locations.
From spring through autumn, and often year-round in frost-free climates, it produces masses of bright pink flowers that create a colourful focal point in garden beds, borders, and containers. Its shade tolerance, compact growth, and extended flowering period make it an excellent choice for adding colour to low-light garden spaces.

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Mature height
1 to 1.5m
Mature width
1 to 1.5m
Spacing
0.8 to 1.5m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright pink flowers with lush deep green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to autumn, with sporadic flowering year-round in warm climates
Sun tolerance
Part shade to full shade
Maintenance
Low to medium, prune after major flowering periods to maintain a compact shape
Root System
Fibrous, moderately spreading root system suited to garden beds and containers