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Outsidepride 50 Seeds Annual Burgundy Torenia Wishbone Flower Seeds for Planting

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Outsidepride 50 Seeds Annual Burgundy Torenia Wishbone Flower Seeds for Planting

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These seeds are a great option for ground cover plants, as they are easy to germinate and come along quickly. They are also a great choice for wintering, as they can be wintered over in the house. However, they may be an acquired taste and may not be suitable for pelletizing.

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These seeds are a great option for ground cover plants, as they are easy to germinate and come along quickly. They are also a great choice for wintering, as they can be wintered over in the house. However, they may be an acquired taste and may not be suitable for pelletizing.

Pros

Durable in hot, dry summer
Beautiful flowers
Good germination rate
Easy to plant and transplant

Cons

Inconsistent germination
Potentially low germination rate

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Burgundy Torenia grows as annual in USDA Zones 6 - 10 This low growing wishbone flower only reaches 8 inches in height Grows best in partial sun to shade in well drained soils Attacts bees and butterflies to your flower garden. Heat tolerant plants that are also shade tolerant. Sow 4 - 5 of these flower seeds per plant and space 8 inches apart. Plants will sometimes drop their flower seeds on bare ground and self-seed, so watch for the tiny, fragile seedlings in the spring. Wishbone Flower (Torenia Fournieri Kauai Burgundy) - Start Torenia Fournieri seeds that grow equally well in sun or partial shade. The common name for Torenia is Wishbone Flower, and the plants make a compact, upright bush eight inches in height. The burgundy Torenia Wishbone flowers are a welcome relief during the heat of summer. Wishbone flowers bloom throughout the summer and fall and make good companions for other bush or flowering plants. Growing Wishbone flowers is so fun and rewarding! Attacts bees and butterflies to your flower garden. Heat tolerant plants that are shade tolerant. Torenia needs a warm climate and well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Because Torenia flower seeds are very tiny and slow-growing, it's best to start them indoors ten weeks before the last expected frost. Cover the Torenia seeds lightly with soil and 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 and must be well watered when conditions are hot and dry. Most prefer filtered bright light and 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, and the seed heads are quite attractive. Plants will sometimes drop their flower seeds on bare ground and self-seed, so watch for the tiny, fragile seedlings in the spring.