This shrub has upright loose branching that forms a rounded habit. It has dark green oblong leaves that are deeply veined (crinkled effect) and the erect pink or white tubed-shaped flowers appear in a rounded cluster during autumn

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Justicia carnea is naturally found northern South America in Brazil growing in rich moist well-drained soil in a semi shaded protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Pink Justicia is grown for its colourful flowers and its attractive foliage. It is used in understorey plantings in parks and gardens or in tropical settings. It is also planted in tubs and planter boxes and is suitable for coastal regions. It establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. In cold climates it is grown in a container in a well-lit humid area under glass and kept moist with applications of liquid fertiliser monthly. ID 249

Justicia (jūs-TIS-ee-a) carnea (KAR-nee-a)

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Acanthus Family