Torenia 'Kauai Lemon Drop' - Wishbone Flower - 20 pellet Seeds

Torenia 'Kauai Lemon Drop' (Torenia fournieri) is a cheerful annual that produces bright, sunny yellow flowers that illuminate shaded areas of the garden. This vibrant variety features the distinctive wishbone-shaped stamens characteristic of Torenia, creating a continuous display of lemon-yellow blooms from spring through frost.

What's Included: 20 premium flower seeds

Key Features:

• Bright lemon-yellow flowers
• Compact, heat-tolerant habit
• Excellent for shade and partial shade gardens
• Continuous blooms from spring through frost
• Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and borders
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
• Self-cleaning flowers - no deadheading required
• Adds cheerful color to shaded areas

Growing Directions

Sowing:

• When to Sow: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
• Depth: Surface sow - do not cover seeds, as light aids germination
• Spacing: Space transplants 6-8 inches apart

Germination:

• Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C)
• Time: 7-14 days
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Light: Provide bright, indirect light during germination

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter
• pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-6.5)
• Water: Regular watering to maintain consistent moisture; does not tolerate drought
• Temperature: Heat-tolerant; plant out after all danger of frost has passed

Care:

• Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth
• Deadheading not necessary - self-cleaning flowers
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer
• Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool
• Provide afternoon shade in hot climates
• Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods

Bloom Time: Late spring through first frost

Mature Height: 8-12 inches tall, 6-9 inches wide

Landscape Uses: Ideal for shaded containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and as edging plants in shade gardens. The bright lemon-yellow flowers create stunning contrast and bring sunshine to areas where few other flowering plants thrive. Excellent companion for blue or purple flowers, impatiens, begonias, and coleus.