Katie's Dwarf Ruellia - Purple
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
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Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie'
The Dwarf Mexican Petunia, affectionately known as Katie Blue, is a delightful and vibrant perennial that brings a splash of color to any garden. With its stunning deep, bluish-purple trumpet-shaped flowers and lush dark green leaves, it truly enhances your outdoor space from spring through frost. This lovely plant is perfect for borders, ground covers, and container gardens, making it a versatile choice for garden enthusiasts.
One of the most wonderful aspects of the Dwarf Mexican Petunia is its ability to bloom for an extended period. These dependable perennials offer a long display of flowers, making them a charming alternative to traditional border plants like Monkey Grass and Liriope. In milder winter climates, you might even be lucky enough to see them remain evergreen and bloom throughout the year.
Though they may die back in colder winter areas, you can pair them with winter-growing bulbs like Spanish Bluebells to keep the color flowing in your garden. If you notice your plants getting a bit too tall or leggy, simply give them a trim, cutting them back to a few inches above the ground, and watch as they quickly bounce back and keep blooming.
Dwarf Mexican Petunias are not only beautiful but also drought-resistant, thriving in well-drained and moist spots. While they can manage in some shade, they truly flourish and produce the best flowers when planted in sunny locations.
Height: 6" -12"
Spread: 8" -12"
Bloom: May-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10
Origin: Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
