Ruellia Species, Brazilian Rose, Christmas Pride

Ruellia macrantha

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ruellia (roo-EL-ee-uh)
Species
macrantha (ma-KRAN-tha)
Synonym
Dipteracanthus macranthus
Ruellia magnifica
Ruellia speciosa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Grover Beach, California

Long Beach, California

Monterey, California

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Eustis, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Venice, Florida

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Metairie, Louisiana

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| April 2020 | positive

This is a lovely plant with beautiful, bright pink flowers. I've read that it requires consistently moist soil. This is an understateme...Read More

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