Katie's Dwarf Ruellia - Pink
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Ruellia simplex 'Katie Pink'
Ruellia simplex, called Mexican petunia or Texas petunia, is a vigorous, shrubby, woody-based, rhizomatous perennial grown annually north of USDA Zone 8. It is native to Mexico but has escaped gardens and naturalized somewhat aggressively in parts of the southeastern U.S., from South Carolina to Texas, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Katie Dwarf Pink Mexican Petunia is a lovely dwarf perennial that produces loads of pink trumpet-shaped flowers tucked in among the narrow, dark green glossy foliage from spring to frost on a compact mounding plant. This durable perennial makes a great border or ground cover and adds to containers. The flowers of Ruellias attract bees and butterflies.
If your dwarf Mexican Petunias get too tall or leggy, cut them back to a few inches above the ground, and they will quickly regrow and soon return to flowering. The Dwarf Mexican Petunias are drought resistant once well established but will grow in poorly drained moist sites. They are shade tolerant but flower best when grown in sunny areas.
Height: 6"-12"
Spread: 8"-12"
Bloom: May-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium-Moist
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
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.
