Justicia brandegeeana 'Red' (Red Shrimp Plant)

Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' shrub with numerous red flowers and green leaves.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' grown as a tall tree with red flower spikes.

Botanical name: Justicia brandegeeana

Common name: Red Shrimp Plant

Cultivar: Red

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsButterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Justicia brandegeeana (Shrimp Plant) 'Red' is a red-bracted selection of the popular Mexican shrimp plant, grown for its vivid, shrimp-like flower spikes and nearly year-round display in warm climates.

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Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' crimson flower spikes with white petals close up.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' blooming with striking crimson floral bracts and white petals.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' pink flower clusters among many green leaves.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' with distinct pink flower spikes against green foliage.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' deep red flower spikes close up
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' with long deep red bracts and white petals.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' red flower close up on green leaves.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' flower with overlapping red bracts and white petals.
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' crimson bracts with white flower close up on plant
Justicia brandegeeana (Red Shrimp Plant) 'Red' with long crimson bracts and small white flower parts


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