Ruellia Red Plant — Ruellia elegans | Red Flowering Ground Cover ShrubRuellia Red (Ruellia elegans) is a cheerful, low-maintenance tropical flowering shrub that produces a continuous flush of vibrant red trumpet-shaped flowers almost year-round. Fast-spreading and easy to grow, it makes an excellent ground cover, border plant, and butterfly garden addition for Indian gardens.Plant Details Botanical Name: Ruellia elegans Common Names: Ruellia Red, Red Ruellia, Brazilian Petunia (red) Family: Acanthaceae Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub / ground cover Height: 30–60 cm Flower Colour: Vibrant red, trumpet-shaped Flowering Season: Year-round in warm climates Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil; tolerates a range of soil types Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; bloom booster every 6 weeks Container Suitability: Good in pots and grow bags Landscaping Uses: Ground cover, garden border, butterfly garden, mass planting, slope cover Care Guide Spreads naturally by runners — excellent for covering large areas quickly Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate year-round Customer FAQsQ: Does Ruellia Red spread on its own?A: Yes — it spreads by runners and self-seeds, making it excellent for quickly covering garden borders and slopes.Q: Is it the same as Brazilian Petunia?A: Ruellia elegans is related to the Brazilian Petunia family but is the red-flowering species, distinct from the more common purple Ruellia simplex.Q: Does it flower all year?A: Yes — in warm Kerala-type climates it produces flowers almost continuously throughout the year.✓ Nursery Fresh ✓ Healthy Dispatch ✓ Secure Packaging ✓ Expert Support ✓ WhatsApp AssistanceShipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.
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