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Ruellia brittoniana ‘Rosa’ (Pink Dwarf Ruellia)

Ruellia brittoniana 'Rosa'
Pink Dwarf Ruellia

This compact herbaceous perennial has long, narrow, dark green leaves and blooms heavily during the warm months with showy tubular, petunia-like pink flowers. Plant in full sun or part shade, and provide moderate irrigation. Seedlings without the compact habit may come up in moist soils. Cut plants back in late winter to remove frost damage and encourage new growth.

Plant Type Perennial
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zone Zone 8 (10° F)
Flower Color Pink
Flower Season Spring, Summer, Fall
Growth Rate Moderate
Height 1 (ft)
Spread 2 (ft)
Spacing 2' (ft)
Characteristics Dwarf, Great Foliage
Attracts Butterflies, Pollinators
Maintenance Low
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Heat
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons

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