Flower Specifications
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 6 - 10
- Height: 6 - 8 inches
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall
- Bloom Color: Mix
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well drained, compost enriched soil, pH 5.5 - 7.5
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 70 - 75F
- Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Surface sow, do not cover seeds
- Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 6 - 9 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Torenia
Wishbone Flower (Torenia Fournieri F2 Hybrids Mix) -One of the few summer annuals that grow equally well in sun or semi-shade. Sometimes Torenia is called Wishbone Flower or Bluewings. Torenia plants make a compact, upright bush of six to eight inches in height. This cool mix of colors are a welcome relief during the heat of summer. Flowers bloom throughout the summer and autumn, and make good companions for other bush or flowering plants.
Torenia needs a warm climate and well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Because the seeds are very tiny and slow-growing, it's best to start them indoors ten weeks before the last expected frost. Cover the seeds lightly with soil and water from the bottom to avoid dislodging the seeds. Transplant the seedlings outdoors at six to eight inch intervals when they are large enough to handle. Torenia have a low drought tolerance and must be well watered when conditions are hot and dry. Most prefer filtered bright light and organic-rich, evenly moist soil.
Keep the plants well watered, especially in hot, windy weather, but be careful not leave the plants standing in water. Apply soluble plant food regularly to help maintain growth throughout the long flowering period. Deadheading Torenia is not necessary, and the seedheads are quite attractive. Plants will sometimes drop their flower seeds on bare ground and self-seed, so watch for the tiny, fragile seedlings in the spring.
