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Beginning of Autumn in N.E. Downunder - first bloom on the Justicia brandegeana

bernieh

By Bernieh


Beginning of Autumn in N.E. Downunder - first bloom on the Justicia brandegeana (Justicia brandegeana (Shrimp Plant))



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Stunning shot, it looks like an insect.

21 Mar, 2011

 

Hadn't thought of it, but it sure does now that you mention it!

27 Mar, 2011

 

Bernieh:

Yes, very nice shot!

This plant is so widely planted in CA. It grows so fast and tolerates neglect very well.

3 Jul, 2011

 

It's my first every, Andy. It was given to me as a tiny little cutting and has done very well. I just love the colours on it.

3 Jul, 2011

 

Bernieh:

Yes, this one has very nice colors...it's commonly called shrimp plant here. There's also a common yellow variety called Justicia brandegeana 'Yellow Queen'. I like this one, also.

4 Jul, 2011

 

This is my very first Shrimp Plant, although the common yellow you talk about is seen in many gardens here. I've just never had one before. I can't wait to see this one in the ground and flourishing.

4 Jul, 2011

 

Are we talking about the same yellow plant...or are you thinking of Pachystachys lutea?

The one I'm talking about is Justica brandegeana 'Yellow Queen'.

Here's a photo from my friend's famous nursery in northern San Diego County:

http://www.kartuz.com/p/51894/Justicia+brandegeana+Yellow+Queen.html

4 Jul, 2011

 

Ah, I was talking about the Pachystachys. We commonly call it the Golden Shrimp Plant. But I did have a peek at the 'Yellow Queen' and it's lovely. What a great soft yellow!

I searched your friend's site for my Justicia and it looks a little like the variety called 'Mutant'!! I think mine is too pretty to be called 'Mutant'!

4 Jul, 2011

 

Bernieh:

Yes, Pachystachys lutea is commonly called Golden Shrimp here also.

Kartuz's Greenhouses has some incredible exotic tropical plants. I've been buying plants from there since 1987...even before I moved to San Diego. My friend has had his nursery for more than 50 years.

4 Jul, 2011



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