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Torenia 'SUNrenilabu' (Summer Wave® Blue wishbone flower)

Torenia 'SUNrenilabu' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Torenia 'SUNrenilabu' tor-EE-nee-ah Common Name: Summer Wave® Blue wishbone flower Genus: Torenia
This compact plant produces abundant blue, tubular, two-lipped flowers from planting time until frost. It is excellent in containers and as bedding.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Tolerant of heat and humidity. Low maintenance. Shade tolerant.
 Care: Provide part to full shade and moist but well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed at 64°F in mid-spring.
 Problems: Root rot, gray mold, powdery mildew.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Suitable as Annual
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials,Tropicals

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