Plant of the month

Each month we showcase a plant from the gardens.

All our plants of the month

July Louise Cunningham July Louise Cunningham

Justicia carnea

Brazilian plume flower

This is sometimes seen as a houseplant, but not often as a magnificent showy specimen shrub as here in the Pavilion’s West Ridge and Furrow section.  This is in full sun, though J. carnea is tolerant of very shady situations.  Its plumes of pink  tubular flowers contrast well with the evergreen, dark leaves which are deeply veined and purple on the underside.

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