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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:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.