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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.