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Wishbone Flower, Bluewings 'Clown Rose'

Toreniafournieri

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Genus
Torenia (tor-EN-ee-uh)
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Species
fournieri (for-NEER-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Daytona Beach, Florida

Independence, Louisiana

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Snook, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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rjones8194
Independence, LA (Zone 8b) | May 2011 | positive

These plants are very easy to grow from seed and easy to care for. The planting guides say full sun but they do need light shade in the a...Read More

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