Summer Wave® Torenia
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Summer Wave® is a Torenia which thrive in summer heat where other Torenias wilt, also very drought tolerant and they will bloom all season, all varieties have very high bloom count with a lush trailing habit and vigorous growth, they also perform in shady beds and require very little maintenance. Usage is in baskets, window boxes, Landscape, and patio containers.
Summer Wave® Torenia Habit
Creeping, spreading habit
Height: 6″ – 10″
Spread: more than 30″
Outstanding Characteristics
Withstands heat and disease
Easy to grow and maintain
Branches spread wide and
abundantly
Self-cleaning, well-branching
Fertilize monthly, keep moist
Application
Shady borders, hanging baskets,
combinations, landscape, window
boxes,
Production
| Media | Well drained peat/perlite mix recommended |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 6.0-6.5 |
| Fertilizer | Constant feed 200 ppm with a complete water-soluble fertilizer |
| Light | Moderate-low |
| Water | Maintain moderately moist soil |
| Growing Climate | Day: 70-75℉ Night: 60℉ |
| Timing | 4″pot(1 liner) 4-6 weeks, 6″pot(1 liner) 6-8 weeks, 10″pot(3 liners) 10-12 weeks |
| Pinch Back | 4″pot(2 pinch) ,6″pot(3 pinch), 10″pot(none) ,Less pinching when grown cool |
| Pests | Mites, aphids |
| Disease Control | Botrytis on finished flowers and foliage |
| PGR Application | Spray; 10 – 15 ppm Sumagic. Apply as needed. |