Mexican Petunia (Ruellia Brittoniana) is a durable perennial blooming continuously through summer with purple-blue trumpet-shaped flowers. Each flower lasts one day but new ones continuously open. Favorite of landscapers with low maintenance and long blooming season.
Mexican Petunia - Ruellia Brittoniana
Ruellia Brittoniana
Durable ornamental blooming continuously all summer with purple-blue trumpet flowers.
Product Information
| Latin Name | Ruellia Brittoniana |
|---|---|
| Category | Ornamental Plants |
| Stock Code | BTN-085 |
| Height | 0.5-1 m |
| Pot Type | Plastic / Soil |
| Sale Type | Single |
Features
Climate Resistance
Medium (-5°C / 23°F)
Watering Needs
Low-Medium
Sun Requirement
Full Sun / Partial Shade
Usage Area
Outdoor
Blooming
May-October
Growth Rate
Fast
Product Description
Detailed Specifications
| Flower | Purple-blue, trumpet-shaped, 4-5 cm |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Narrow, long, dark green |
| Growth Form | Upright, shrubby |
| Flower Lifespan | Each flower 1 day (continuously renewed) |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
Care & Growing
Watering
Drought tolerant but regular watering produces more flowers.
Soil
Grows in any soil. Tolerates moist areas too.
Fertilizing
Light fertilizer in spring increases flowering.
Pruning
Cut at base in late winter. Light midsummer pruning encourages new blooming.
Winter Preparation
Mulch root zone. Top may die back in winter.
Usage Areas
- Garden borders
- Mass plantings
- Waterside planting
- Under-hedge filler
- Parks and gardens
- Naturalization projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Each flower naturally blooms for 1 day. But new flowers open daily so it always appears in bloom.
Can spread by rhizomes. Use root barrier to control spreading in unwanted areas.
Flowers in partial shade too but blooms more densely in full sun.
Delivery and Logistics
Our Mexican Petunia plants carefully packaged during flowering period.
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