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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeannual
Distribution
Torenia fournieri
wishbone flower
Flower Colors
Description
A compact, tender, bushy annual with toothed, pale green foliage. Trumpet-shaped purple and white flowers with a yellow throat, and wishbone-shaped stamens, appear over a long flowering period from summer through to the autumn. Although performs best in a sunny location, will tolerate some shade
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenhanging basketPatio and container plantsLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsGarden edging