White Rueilla
Plant height 4"
Plant weight 200 gm
Mexican petunia
Winter hardy to USDA Zone 8 (marginally hardy in Zone 7 with protection and mulch) where it is best grown in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering is in full sun.
Ruellia Brittoniana Care
An ideal location for growing ruellia is a site with full sun exposure. Although ruellia flowers are highly adaptable and may do well in shade, expect fewer blooms due to the lack of sunlight. Growing ruellia plants appreciate regular water but again the tolerant plant can withstand drought conditions in prepared soil.
Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Watering | Medium to wet |
Soil | Well drained soil |
Temperature | 20 to 40 degrees C |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Ruellia Brittoniana Special Feature
Excellent annual flowering plant for areas where it is not winter hardy. For USDA Zones 8-10, it may be effectively grown in bog gardens, as a pond marginal, and in beds and borders, but can be significantly invasive in areas such as the State of Florida where it is has been declared to be a Category 1 invasive species. Excellent free-blooming plant in large containers. May be grown indoors as a houseplant.