Brazilian Red Ruellia Live Plants | Pack of 2 (TWO) | 5-9" Tall | Ruellia Elegans | Red Wild Petunia

What You Will Receive: You will receive a Pack of 2 healthy, well-rooted Brazilian Red Ruellia (Ruellia elegans) starter plants, each currently 5-9 inches tall. Shipped bare-root to ensure safe transit, these vigorous starts are ready to establish quickly, creating a lush, flowering carpet faster than seeds.

The Ultimate Hummingbird Beacon: Transform your garden into a wildlife sanctuary. Unlike the common purple varieties, this species produces brilliant, trumpet-shaped crimson-red flowers. The tubular shape and vivid red color are biologically designed to attract hummingbirds, who will visit your garden daily to feed on the nectar.

Unique Visual Appeal: Add a touch of the exotic to your landscape. Brazilian Red Ruellia features lush, velvety soft-green leaves that offer a beautiful textural contrast to the striking red blooms. It creates a sophisticated, tropical look that works equally well in hanging baskets, window boxes, or as a groundcover.

Versatile Shade & Sun Performance: Finally, a flowering plant that isn't picky. While it blooms profusely in sun, it is one of the few heat-tolerant plants that also flowers well in Partial Shade. It is the perfect solution for brightening up those tricky semi-shaded spots under trees or on covered patios.

Non-Invasive & Low Maintenance: Enjoy the beauty without the worry. Unlike its aggressive purple cousins, Ruellia elegans is well-behaved. It forms a neat, spreading mound (12-24 inches tall) that suppresses weeds without taking over your entire yard, making it a stress-free addition to your garden.

Care Instructions: Upon arrival, unwrap gently and soak roots in water for 15 minutes. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. It thrives in Partial Sun to Full Sun (protect from harsh afternoon scorch in hottest zones). Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture for the best blooming performance.

Safe Arrival Guarantee: We ship using eco-friendly, secure packaging designed to protect the roots and retain moisture. While some minor leaf wilt is normal due to shipping stress, we guarantee your plants arrive with healthy, viable root systems ready to hydrate and grow rapidly.

Ignite Your Garden with Crimson Color and Fluttering Wings

If you are looking for a plant that brings both vibrant color and dynamic life to your garden, the Brazilian Red Ruellia (Ruellia elegans) is the perfect choice. While most gardeners are familiar with the purple "Mexican Petunia," this rare red cousin offers a completely different aesthetic. With its velvety foliage and constant display of fire-engine red flowers, it turns any patio planter or garden bed into a tropical paradise.

Nature’s Favorite Stop There is one main reason gardeners seek out this plant: Hummingbirds. The flowers are perfectly shaped for their beaks, and the bright red color acts as a visual siren. Planting a 2-pack of Brazilian Red Ruellia is like hanging a natural bird feeder that never needs refilling.

A Versatile Problem Solver One of the greatest strengths of Ruellia elegans is its adaptability.

In Hanging Baskets: Its slightly trailing habit allows it to spill gracefully over the edges, bringing eye-level color to your porch.

In the Garden: It acts as a lush groundcover. Uniquely, it blooms happily in partial shade, allowing you to add color to areas where sun-loving annuals usually fail.

Hardy and Resilient In USDA Zones 8-11, this plant acts as a hardy perennial, returning year after year. In cooler climates (Zones 4-7), it is a spectacular annual that grows fast enough to provide a full season of joy. It thrives in heat and humidity, keeping its lush look when other plants wither.

Ready to Plant We ship established 5-9 inch starter plants to give you a jumpstart on the growing season. This specific red variety is often difficult to find in local nurseries. Order your 2-pack today and get your camera ready for the hummingbirds.

Main Color: Red, Crimson, Scarlet
Sun Exposure: Partial sun (4-6 hours), Full sun (6+ hours), Partial shade (2-4 hours)
Blooming Period: Late Spring to Fall (Year-round in tropical zones)
Moisture Needs: Moderate watering (Likes consistent moisture)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 8-11 (Treat as Annual in Zones 4-7)
Mature Height: 12-24 inches
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (Amended for drainage)