Wishbone Flower, Bluewings 'Catalina Pink'

Toreniafournieri

Genus
Torenia (tor-EN-ee-uh)
Species
fournieri (for-NEER-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Delray Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Navarre, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Chatsworth, Georgia

Dallas, Georgia

Aurora, Illinois

Croton On Hudson, New York

Baytown, Texas

Lufkin, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Dallas, GA (Zone 7b) | October 2006 | positive

I have been using this in pots and it does great. Self-seeds unless we get a real harsh winter (to 0 degrees F). Happy in the shady areas...Read More

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