Wishbone Flower Blue and White - 10 Seeds

Wishbone Flower Blue and White (Torenia fournieri) is a charming annual that produces beautiful bicolor blooms featuring striking blue petals with crisp white throats. This delightful variety showcases the distinctive wishbone-shaped stamens that give the plant its common name, creating continuous color in shaded areas throughout the season.

What's Included: 10 premium flower seeds

Key Features:

• Beautiful blue and white bicolor flowers
• 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
• Self-cleaning flowers - no deadheading required

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: 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 blue and white bicolor blooms brighten up areas where few other flowering plants thrive. Excellent companion for impatiens, begonias, coleus, and ferns.