Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue'
Wishbone Flowers
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Wishbone Flowers (Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue') - Description
Blue flowers all season; excellent heat tolerance; loves the shade; low maintenance
Wishbone Flowers (Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue') - Blooming
Blooms from summer into fall. Flowers appear in pairs and resemble a wishbone.
Wishbone Flowers (Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue') - Growth
Spreading, bushy annuals and perennials. Needs partial shade in the hottest of climates but can take full sun in cooler environments. The most cultivated species is T. fournieri. Grows well as summer bedding, or at the anterior of an annual or mixed border. Also works well as a summer-flowering houseplant. Can also raise in a cool greenhouse.
Wishbone Flowers (Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Wishbone Flowers (Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue') - Pest
Prone to powdery mildew, gray mold, and root rot.
Wishbone Flowers (Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue') - Interesting facts
Torenia is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Wishbone Flowers (Torenia x 'Summer Wave® Blue') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. If grown in full sun, protect the roots with a layer of mulch. Water liberally during the growing season. Does best in fertile, well-draining soil that is kept moist.
