Re: Ruellia -- hardy?
I have Ruellia listed as non-hardy in zone 6 -- is there a specific one
that'll live here?
thanks,
silke
At 04:32 PM 9/10/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello Judy,
> Ruella, or wild petunia, will grow equally well in shade or sun. In
sun they
>are more compact with heavier growth. In shade they tend to be more open
and lax
>in habit with a bit less blooms. In either environment you can shear them
back to
>keep them any size you like. In good soil and plenty of light I would
recommend
>deadheading unless you want to pull seedlings the following year. They
come out
>easily, but you will have them. It does not reseed for me as heavily in
the shaded
>area where I have mine. Perhaps it is the chopped leaf mulch I use.....
> Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
> around the woods - around the world
>genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Judy McCann <jmccann@TEZ.NET>
>Subject: [SG] Ruellia
>
>
>> I asked about the sunlight because I am gardening in a mature oak stand and
>> was wondering if Ruellia would grow in these conditions. Can anyone
comment
>> on growing it in these conditions?
>> Thanks
>> Judy McCann, VA, zone 7
>
