Torenia Kauai Deep Blue - Wishbone Flower - 25 Pellet Seeds

Torenia Kauai Deep Blue (Torenia fournieri) is a compact, heat-tolerant annual known for its vibrant cobalt blue flowers with contrasting white throats. This stunning variety is a versatile choice for shaded gardens, performing exceptionally well in containers, hanging baskets, and as a groundcover where it creates a carpet of brilliant blue blooms.

What's Included: 25 pelleted seeds for easy handling and sowing

Key Features:

• Stunning cobalt blue flowers with white throats
• Pelleted seeds for easier, more precise sowing
• Compact, heat-tolerant habit
• Excellent for shade and partial shade gardens
• Continuous blooms from spring through frost
• Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
• Self-cleaning flowers - no deadheading needed

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: 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 or groundcover in shade gardens. The vibrant cobalt blue flowers with white throats create stunning visual impact in areas where few other flowering plants thrive. Excellent companion for impatiens, begonias, coleus, and other shade-loving plants.