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Torenia Seeds - Blue
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Wishbone Flower (Torenia Fournieri Kauai Deep Blue) - Start Torenia Fournieri seeds that grow equally well in sun or partial shade. The common name for Torenia is Wishbone Flower, and the plants make a compact, upright bush eight inches in height.MORE TORENIA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
6 - 10
HEIGHT
8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to full shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, compost enriched soil, pH 5.5 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
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
8 inches
These Wishbone Flowers...
Are a beautiful welcomed relief during the heat of summer!
Torenia Seeds | Blue
How to Grow
Torenia needs a warm climate and well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Because Torenia flower seeds are very tiny and slow-growing, it's best to start them indoors ten weeks before the last expected frost. Cover the Torenia seeds lightly with soil and water from the bottom to avoid dislodging the flower seeds. Transplant the seedlings outdoors at six to eight inch intervals when they are large enough to handle.
- Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
- Depth: Surface sow
- do not cover seeds
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
Flower Specifications
Wishbone Flowers 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.
- Plant Spacing: 8 inches
- Height: 8 inches
- USDA Zones: 6 - 10
- Season: Annual
Wishbone Flower (Torenia Fournieri Kauai Deep Blue) - Start Torenia Fournieri seeds that grow equally well in sun or partial shade. The common name for Torenia is Wishbone Flower, and the plants make a compact, upright bush eight inches in height. The deep blue Torenia Wishbone Flower are a welcome relief during the heat of summer. Wishbone Flowers bloom throughout the summer and fall and make good companions for other bush or flowering plants. Growing Wishbone Flowers is so fun and rewarding! Attracts bees and butterflies to your flower garden. Heat tolerant plants that are shade tolerant.
Torenia needs a warm climate and well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Because the Wishbone Flower seeds are very tiny and slow-growing, it's best to start them indoors ten weeks before the last expected frost. Cover the Torenia seeds lightly with soil and water from the bottom to avoid dislodging the flower seeds. Transplant the seedlings outdoors at six to eight inch intervals when they are large enough to handle. Wishbone Flowers 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.
Wishbone Flower Care: 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 Wishbone Flowers is not necessary, and the seed heads 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.