Wishbone Flower Mix - 12 Seeds Torenia Fournieri F2 Hybrids Hanging Basket

Wishbone Flower (Torenia Fournieri F2 Hybrids Mix) - Attractive annual with flowers like smiling faces. Mostly grown as indoor plant but also decorative in hanging basket, & as bedding & patio plant. Start Torenia Fournieri seeds for annuals that grow equally well in sun or partial shade. The common name for Torenia is Wishbone Flower, & the plants make a compact, upright bush of six to eight inches in height. The cool Torenia Wishbone Flower colors are a welcome relief during the heat of summer. Wishbone Flowers bloom throughout the summer & fall & make good companions for other bush or flowering plants. Growing Wishbone Flowers is so fun & rewarding! Torenia needs a warm climate & well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Because the Wishbone Flower seeds are very tiny & slow-growing, it’s best to start them indoors ten weeks before the last expected frost. Cover the Torenia seeds lightly with soil & water from the bottom to avoid dislodging the flower seeds. Transplant the seedlings outdoors at six to eight inch intervals when they are large enough to handle. Wishbone Flowers have a low drought tolerance & must be well watered when conditions are hot & dry. Most prefer filtered bright light & organic-rich, evenly moist soil. Wishbone Flower Care: Keep the plants well watered, especially in hot, windy weather, but be careful not leave the plants standing in water. Apply soluble plant food regularly to help maintain growth throughout the long flowering period. Deadheading Wishbone Flowers is not necessary, & the seed heads are quite attractive. Plants will sometimes drop their flower seeds on bare ground & self-seed, so watch for the tiny, fragile seedlings in the spring. SOWING: Sow indoors: Feb-Apr Sow outdoors: May Season: Annual Height: 6 - 8 inches (15 - 20 cm) Bloom Season: Late spring to early autumn Bloom Color: Mix Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well drained, compost enriched soil, pH 5.5 - 7.5 Deer Resistant: Yes House Plant: Yes Germ. temperature: 21 - 23C (70 - 75F) Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Surface sow, do not cover seeds Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 6 - 9 inches (15 - 20 cm) Wishbone Flower Mix - 12 Seeds Torenia Fournieri F2 Hybrids Hanging Basket