Torenia (Wishbone Flower)
Color Name: Summer Wave® Amethyst
Torenias are a must have for any spring and summer collection. This filtered-sun lover provides superb purple-violet color throughout even the hottest months of the summer and does well in pots and window boxes. Like all the rest of the Summer Waves, this plant thrives in high humidity. Plant it alone, or combine it with other part sun loving plants.
Growing Tips: Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
Torenias are a must have for any spring and summer collection. This filtered-sun lover provides superb purple-violet color throughout even the hottest months of the summer and does well in pots and window boxes. Like all the rest of the Summer Waves, this plant thrives in high humidity. Plant it alone, or combine it with other part sun loving plants.
Growing Tips: Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Violet Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 8 to 12 Inches Spread: 8 to 12 Inches Hardy in Zone: 9 |
Blooms: Spring to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Ground Cover  Extended Bloomer  Container Window Boxes Mass Planting Landscapes Hanging Baskets Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
