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Plume Flower

Justicia carnea

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Plume Flower is a plant which belongs to the Justicia (Water willow) genus.

Blooms in flushes from early summer to late autumn.
Regular dead-heading helps promote new blooms.
Early spring pruning stops plant from becoming leggy and encourages fresh growth and more blooms.

an Evergreen grower, it will keep its leaves throughout the year. Plume Flower normally grows with a bush-like habit to a mature height of 1.50 metres (that's 4.88 feet imperial). This plant tends to bloom in late summer.

Paraguay is believed to be where Plume Flower originates from.

As Plume Flower is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don't need much overseeing.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Plume Flower have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Plume Flower

Partial Sun
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Medium

Happy in low light, but will also grow in sunny spots.
Stands neglect but appreciates occasional watering and feeding.

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water moderately. Use Zone 9 - Zone 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 as Plume Flower is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant. Keep in mind when planting that Plume Flower is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Growing Plume Flower from seed

Most easily propagated from cuttings

Transplanting Plume Flower

Companion plants for Plume Flower

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Plume Flower so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Plume Flower

These plants will not grow well with Plume Flower so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Plume Flower care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Plume Flower exhibits. Evergreen Difficulty How easy is Plume Flower to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Plume Flower exhibits. Evergreen Growth Habit What shape or habit does Plume Flower grow into? Shrub
Hardiness How frost hardy is Plume Flower? Tender Country of Origin Where did Plume Flower come from? Paraguay
Mature Height How tall does Plume Flower grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Plume Flower grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Plume Flower grow best in? Zone 9 to Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Plume Flower. 5.5 - 7.5
Water Requirements How much water does Plume Flower require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Plume Flower need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Plume Flower in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Plume Flower need to grow? Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Plume Flower be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Plume Flower? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Plume Flower? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Plume Flower? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Plume Flower need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Plume Flower in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Plume Flower seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Plume Flower seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Plume Flower bloom? Late Summer Harvest Time When is Plume Flower ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Plume Flower? Early Spring

How long does Plume Flower take to grow?

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