Torenia Kauai Mix - Wishbone Flower - Pellet Seeds

Torenia Kauai Mix, commonly known as the Wishbone Flower, is a compact annual valued for its ability to thrive in extreme heat and humidity while providing vivid, tropical-looking blooms in shady areas

Wishbone Flower (Torenia Kauai Mix) is a charming annual that produces an abundance of colorful, snapdragon-like blooms throughout the season. This mixed variety offers a delightful palette of purple, pink, white, and bicolor flowers, each featuring the distinctive wishbone-shaped stamens that give the plant its common name.

What's Included: 10 pelleted seeds for easy handling and sowing

Key Features:

• Beautiful mix of purple, pink, white, and bicolor flowers
• Pelleted seeds for easier, more precise sowing
• Excellent for shade and partial shade gardens
• Continuous blooms from spring through frost
• Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and borders
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
• Heat and humidity tolerant

Growing Directions

Sowing:

• When to Sow: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
• Depth: Surface sow pelleted seeds - do not cover, as light aids germination
• Spacing: Space transplants 6-8 inches apart
• Pellet Note: Keep pellets consistently moist to ensure proper breakdown and germination

Germination:

• Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C)
• Time: 7-14 days
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist; pellets must stay wet to dissolve properly
• 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: Thrives in warm weather; 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 colorful blooms brighten up areas where few other flowering plants thrive. Excellent companion for impatiens, begonias, and coleus.