Description
Wishbone Flower is an erect, bushy annual with toothed ovate leaves and trumpet shaped flowes
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Torenia (Purple) - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Although sometimes classified as a warm weather annual, this species of Torenia is not terribly fond of hot and humid summer weather. Most varieties have purplish-blue flowers with a yellow throat. True to its name, Torenia displays two short wishbone-shaped curved stamens.
Annual best grown in consistently moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Although sometimes classified as a warm weather annual, this species of Torenia is not terribly fond of hot and humid summer weather. As long as properly sited and watered, it will generally bloom from early/mid summer to frost. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date or sow seed directly in the garden just before last frost date.Plants are often available from nurseries in cell/six packs. Set out seedlings or purchased plants 1-2 weeks after last frost date. Young plants may be pinched to promote compact, bushier growth. Container plants may be brought indoors for winter bloom.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 16 inch (41 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Wishbone flower |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1 to 3 feet |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Throughout the summer and autumn |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Once your Torenia plants reached about 8 cm high, pinch back the growing tip of the stem to encourage branching.
- This extra care will give you bushy, compact and healthy-looking plants.
- Removing spent bloom heads or deadheading is not really necessary to improve the appearance of your Torenia plants.
Torenia care
Planting indoors in pots or outdoors in the ground.
Sunlight Make sure that the plants will receive sunlight each day. Watering Water them regularly, especially in hot weather, but do not overdo it. Soil Well-drained and moist soil Temperature They can handle cooler temperatures Fertilizer Using a balance 10-10-10 NPK fertilizer, fertilize Torenia plants once every month.Make sure to follow the directions and dosage properly. Torenia special feature
Good for Containers
Torenia uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose for its beautiful flowers