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Ruellia brittoniana 'Rosa'

Pink Dwarf Ruellia

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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A shrubby perennial grows quickly to 1' x 1'l. It has narrow dark green leaves. Will bloom during warm months with 2" pink flowers. Will reseed if moisture available from spitting seed pods. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Beware of frost in unprotected areas.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.