Description
Wishbone Flower is an erect, bushy annual with toothed ovate leaves and trumpet shaped floweà ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã… ¡ ¹
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Item name |
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Torenia (Pink) - Plant |
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5 inch (13 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 |
Pink |
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