{"product_id":"ruellia-elegans-ragin-cajun-10_seeds","title":"Ruellia elegans Ragin Cajun | 10_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eRuellia elegans ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ — Hummingbird Wild Petunia Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eTurn up the color and let your garden dance with \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eRuellia elegans ‘Ragin’ Cajun’\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compact, fiery selection of Brazilian wild petunia that lives up to its name. Bursting with nonstop blooms and irresistible wildlife appeal, this plant brings a bold, tropical rhythm to borders, containers, and pollinator gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eNative to South America, \u003cem data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eRuellia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e has long been admired for its exuberant flowering and ability to thrive in heat and humidity. In cultivation, it became a favorite in warm-climate gardens where constant color is prized. The cultivar \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e‘Ragin’ Cajun’\u003c\/strong\u003e was selected for its especially vivid blooms, tidy habit, and extended flowering season—an ornamental that feels festive, expressive, and full of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eBlooms, Habit \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant scarlet red to deep coral-red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eBloom Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular, flared flowers held above lush green foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eNot fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eZones 8–11\u003c\/strong\u003e as a perennial; grown as an annual in colder zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e‘Ragin’ Cajun’ forms a compact, bushy plant typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e12–24 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, flowering continuously from late spring through frost in warm climates. Its tidy size makes it ideal for containers, edging, and small-space pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eThis plant is a true magnet for garden life:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e are strongly attracted to the vivid red, tubular flowers and visit frequently for nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e forage at the blooms throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eButterflies and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e use the flowers as a nectar source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eLarval Host Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species of \u003cem data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eRuellia\u003c\/em\u003e are known \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003elarval host plants for the Common Buckeye butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose caterpillars feed on the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eDense growth offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003ecover and shelter for beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003ePlanting ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ supports pollinators while adding motion and color to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eRuellia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e is often called \u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eBrazilian wild petunia\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it is unrelated to true petunias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eThe genus \u003cem data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eRuellia\u003c\/em\u003e is named after Jean Ruelle, a 16th-century French herbalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eFlowers are self-cleaning—spent blooms drop away naturally, keeping plants neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eIn warm climates, plants bloom almost continuously, making them a favorite for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003elong-season color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eThe intense red coloration is especially effective at attracting hummingbirds, which see red hues exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eGermination Instructions for Ruellia elegans ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eSeeds benefit from light exposure for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eUse a well-draining, fine-textured seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eon the soil surface\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently press in—do not cover, or cover very lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eMist gently to settle seeds without burying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eGermination Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–85°F (21–29°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2963\" 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true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eGradually acclimate to outdoor conditions before planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eSpace plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e12–18 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e in full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003eRegular watering encourages lush growth and continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3631\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003efiery red blooms, hummingbird devotion, and joyful personality\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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