White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush
White Ruellia Bush

White Ruellia Bush

Ruellia brittoniana
  • Elegant Contrast: Masses of crisp white ruellia flowers brighten gardens and borders
  • Large, Landscape-Ready Plants: Ships 26″–34″ tall in 3 Gallon pots, already full grown
  • Tough & Versatile: Hardy perennial in Zones 8–11, thriving in both sun and partial shade
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The White Ruellia Bush (Ruellia brittoniana), also known as the White Mexican Petunia, offers a luminous alternative to the classic purple variety. Its pure white blossoms stand out against glossy green foliage, creating a striking contrast that shines in moonlight gardens, borders, or container plantings. Shipped in large 3 Gallon nursery pots at 26″–34″ tall, our white ruellia plants for sale arrive landscape-ready, providing instant elegance and reliable perennial blooms in USDA Zones 8–11.

White Ruellia Highlights & Features

Elegant Blooms: Crisp white flowers provide contrast in any planting design.

Full-Grown Size: Ships large, 26″–34″ tall in 3 Gallon nursery pots.

Versatile Use: Perfect for moonlight gardens, borders, or mass plantings.

Reliable Performer: Tolerates drought, flooding, and heat once established.

Low Maintenance: Perennial in Zones 8–11, easy-care landscape solution.

Pet Friendly: Safe for households with cats and dogs.

Nursery Fresh: Hand-selected, Florida-grown, and shipped with care.

White Ruellia Plant Care

White Ruellia thrives in full sun to partial shade, rewarding gardeners with months of bright blossoms. Water regularly during the first growing season, then scale back as plants mature—this tough perennial handles both drought and brief flooding. A light trim after flowering keeps the bush compact and encourages repeat blooms.

Sunlight: Best in full sun but adapts to partial shade.

Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; drought tolerant when mature.

Soil: Grows in a wide range of soils, provided drainage is good.

Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring for healthy blooms.

Hardiness: Perennial in Zones 8–11, reliable in warm regions.

Light: Place near bright, sunny windows indoors for best growth.

Watering: Reduce watering in winter, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Container: Ships in a 3 Gallon nursery pot; transplant to decorative planters with drainage.

Temperature: Keep above 55°F indoors to protect roots.

Overwintering: Lightly trim before bringing indoors to control size and stimulate regrowth in spring.

Bloom Cycle: White flowers appear steadily from spring through frost.

Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering flushes to maintain shape.

Propagation: Can be propagated by stem cuttings or root division.

Pests: Resistant to most garden pests.

Winter Care: Mulch around the base in cooler regions for added root protection.

Expert Grower’s Tips for White Ruellia

Advice from our growing experts

Pair for Contrast

Pair for Contrast

Plant White Ruellia near darker or purple flowering shrubs to highlight its bright blossoms.

Use in Moonlight Gardens

Use in Moonlight Gardens

White blooms shine in the evening, making this plant perfect for night-focused landscapes.

Encourage Rebloom

Encourage Rebloom

Light pruning after each wave of flowers helps maintain compact form and stimulates new blossoms.

These tips are based on 30+ years of professional growing experience at our Florida nursery.

White Ruellia FAQ

Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then less often as it matures. Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage continued flowering.

Yes, White Ruellia is perennial in Zones 8–11. In colder climates, it can be overwintered indoors in pots or grown as an annual. This makes it a reliable landscape performer in warmer regions.

Yes, White Ruellia is considered safe for pets. Unlike many ornamentals, it does not pose toxicity concerns for cats or dogs.

Mature White Ruellia typically grows 3–4 feet tall and wide, forming a rounded, bushy shape. In containers, it may stay smaller and can be pruned for a compact look.

You can buy White Ruellia plants online at Tropical Plants of Florida. Our plants ship large in 26″–34″ 3 Gallon pots, nursery-fresh and ready for immediate planting. Searching “white ruellia plants for sale near me” is easy online—shop with us for direct-to-door delivery.

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