Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-11

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Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' plant details

Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep cerise red, widely flaring flowers are produced throughout the warmer months of the year on this taller growing selection of Red Ruellia. This puts the red flowers up within easy reach of hummingbirds, larger butterflies, and bees. Rio Red Ruellia will easily reach 30-40" high and will make a loose groundcover. Use this exceptionally free flowering tropical to tender perennial in the garden, landscape, or in containers for a spring to fall display. The Red Ruellias may reseed on exposed soils but rarely do so in mulched beds.