Growing Non-GMO Torenia Kauai Mix Flower Seeds

Forgo direct sowing these seeds and start them indoors 8-10 weeks before the final frost for optimal results. Kauai Mix seeds do not transplant well, so begin germination in peat or paper pots. Torenia seeds will germinate in about 15 days in warm temperatures. Place torenia Kauai Mix seedlings 4 inches beneath a fluorescent grow light until 3-4 sets of true leaves have emerged. If transplanting outside, harden off torenias in a warm, shady spot in the garden, on the porch, or in a window box. For direct outdoor sowing, plant torenia Kauai Mix seeds 0.5 inch deep and 8 inches apart in consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Kauai Mix torenias thrive in extreme heat and humidity, but still require partial to complete shade for the fullest blooms. Do not let the soil dehydrate, as Kauai Mix torenias thrive in moist, fertile soil. Properly ventilate at all times.

Torenias can benefit from low-strength fertilizer while getting started. Ensure that the area they transplant into has plenty of organic matter worked into the soil. After planting out in the garden, there is no need to fertilize. Once the seedlings are about 5 inches tall, mulch around the base to suppress weeds and lock in moisture. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Deadhead blooms regularly to encourage more flowers. If growing as an annual, remove the entire plant at the end of the season. If you choose to fertilize through the season, use a low-strength option and apply it carefully to avoid burn.

Torenia Kauai Mix in the Flower Garden

Torenia seeds are a low-growing substitute for snapdragons. They have a similar look and habit and are potentially hardier in high heat and humidity. Use them in a variety of bedding container situations. Many gardeners use them to accent exotic and Hawaii-inspired gardens. This makes them perfect for cottage gardens and wildflower mixes for tropical climates.

Landscape Use of Torenia Kauai Mix

They make an excellent choice for beds, mass plantings, and containers. Kauai Mix Torenias are versatile enough to flow effortlessly between group plantings and potted arrangements. With minimal maintenance after establishment, these flowers can be a staple addition to any landscape. Torenia prefer moist soil and are sensitive to drying out.

About Torenia Kauai Mix Garden Seeds

These magnificent Torenias can also be used as cut flowers for arrangements. They add height and texture to any bouquet or centerpiece.

Expect a snapdragon-like ground cover that stays low to the ground, which enhances any annual bed. The blooms are 1-2 inches big.

Torenia fournieri is commonly called Wishbone Flower and is native to warm tropical regions of Asia. The genus Torenia honors 18th-century Swedish chaplain, Reverend Olof Torenius—the species fournieri honors 19th-century French botanist Eugene Pierre Nicolas Fournier.

Torenia seeds can also be called Wishbone flower, blue wing flower, bluewing, or Hawaiian Snapdragons.

Torneias are similar in appearance to their relatives: snapdragons and foxgloves. They are all members of the Scrophulariaceae family (figwort). They have similar care with key differences.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"If other flowers have withered in your hot, humid garden, Torenia is a great option for you. They can take the intense heat offered in southern and tropical gardens."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Torenia Kauai Mix Seeds Per Package:

• 25 seed Packet
• 100 Seeds - Wholesale
• 500 Seeds - Bulk

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