Bring Whimsy to Your Garden with Torenia Fournieri

The Torenia Fournieri, commonly known as Wishbone Flower or Blue Wings Plant, is a delightful addition to any garden. This healthy starter plant is an annual flower native to Asia. Torenia hybrids have been developed in various colors, from white to purple, adding a vibrant touch to your landscape. Enjoy early, long-lasting blooms and heat resistance with this beautiful plant.

The Torenia is a versatile plant, thriving in full sun to full shade. The Summer Wave varieties offer unique characteristics: the Trailing Large Blue reaches 8-10 inches in height and 20-36 inches in width, while the Bouquet Deep Rose grows to 10-12 inches tall and 12-20 inches wide. Both varieties bloom from spring through fall, attracting pollinators with their fragrant foliage and vibrant flowers. The self-cleaning nature and excellent branching make Torenia an easy-to-care-for choice for any gardener.

Key Benefits of Torenia Fournieri:

• Long-lasting Blooms: Enjoy vibrant flowers from spring through fall.
• Heat Resistance: Thrives even in hot summer conditions.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
• Versatile Planting: Perfect for borders, hanging baskets, and containers.
• Easy Care: Self-cleaning and requires only regular watering.

Each seedling comes in a 1.23″ x 1.23″ x 1.89″ nursery pot. Space plants 12-20″ apart in well-drained soil. Water 1-2 times a week, or more in extreme heat or drought. Remove plants after frost or replace them in the spring. With its colorful blooms and easy-care nature, the Torenia Fournieri is sure to bring a colorful, whimsical touch to any landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How often should I water my Torenia Wishbone Flower plant? Water 1-2 times a week, and more frequently during hot or dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
2. What is the ideal sunlight exposure for Blue Wings plants? Torenia Fournieri plants thrive in full sun to full shade, making them highly adaptable to various garden conditions.
3. What size does the mature Torenia plant grow to? The Summer Wave Trailing Large Blue variety reaches 8-10 inches in height and 20-36 inches in width, while the Summer Wave Bouquet Deep Rose reaches 10-12 inches tall and 12-20 inches wide.
4. How do I encourage continuous blooming in my Wishbone Flower? Regular watering, well-drained soil, and deadheading spent blooms will encourage continuous blooming from spring through fall.
5. Are Torenia Fournieri plants suitable for hanging baskets? Yes, both the Summer Wave Trailing Large Blue and Bouquet Deep Rose varieties are perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed containers.