About
Ruellia ciliosa, the wild petunia, is a perennial or subshrub producing the characteristic simple, evergreen leaves and funnel-shaped, lavender-blue flowers of the genus in summer. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a sunny, warm border or heated greenhouse.
About the genus
Ruellia are perennials and shrubs with simple, often attractively veined, evergreen leaves and solitary or clustered, funnel-shaped, purple, pink or red flowers. Grown in sunny, warm borders and heated glasshouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.