{"product_id":"justicia-carnea","title":"Justicia carnea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBrazilian Plume Flower\u003cbr data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eFlamingo Flower\u003cbr data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eJacobinia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eJusticia carnea is a lush, tropical-looking evergreen shrub grown for its bold, upright flower heads and large, richly veined foliage. It produces striking clusters of tubular blooms, most commonly in vivid pink, that rise above the foliage from the warmer months and create a dramatic display in shaded garden beds, courtyards, and decorative pots. In Melbourne, it performs best in a warm, protected position with bright filtered light or part shade, sheltered from frost and drying winds. It prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged, and benefits from regular watering through spring and summer. While it is evergreen in mild conditions, growth may slow or become untidy in colder weather, and it can be cut back after flowering or in early spring to encourage fresh, bushy growth. 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