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- How do you grow torenia from seed?
- Does torenia reseed?
- Can torenia take full sun?
- Is torenia a perennial?
- Will torenia grow in shade?
- Why did my torenia stop blooming?
- Do bees like torenia?
- How do you care for a torenia plant?
- Can torenia be eaten?
- How do you prune torenia?
- Is wishbone flower poisonous?
- Should all flowers be deadheaded?
- Do hummingbirds like torenia?
- How do you deadhead a flower?
- What is deadheading a plant?
- Do rabbits eat torenia?
- What flowers attract honey bees the most?
- What plants do bees like best?
- Do bees like marigolds?
How do you grow torenia from seed?
In the landscape, plant torenia in moist, rich soil in an area that is partly shady. You can start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost, or sow seed directly in the garden just before the last frost date. Expect germination in 10 to 15 days at about 70°F.
Does torenia reseed?
Since seedheads are ornamental, deadheading is not needed. Watch for seedlings next spring where the torenia grew this year, as they often reseed. Propogation is easy by seeds or by cuttings. If started from seeds, sprinkle them where they are to grow and press firmly into the soil.
Can torenia take full sun?
Treat your indoor torenia to the indirect but bright light of a north or east facing window. Keep your soil moist, just as you would for your outdoor torenia. Feed your indoor plant monthly with a fertilizer high in phosphorous. This will support your plant's ability to bloom.
Is torenia a perennial?
A low-maintenance plant usually grown as an annual, torenia is perennial in the warm climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11. Grow this versatile plant almost anywhere, including flower beds, borders, containers, window boxes and hanging baskets.
Will torenia grow in shade?
Seeds of the Torenia wishbone flower need light to germinate; cover lightly or simply press them gently into moist soil. ... In fact, even in the hottest areas, the wishbone flower plant will bloom profusely in a mostly shaded area.
Why did my torenia stop blooming?
I don't know how you prepared the bed, but one common reason for plants to yellow and stop blooming is lack of nutrients. You might try a balanced foliar feed such as Miracle-Gro or try scratching in some balanced fertilizer around the plants as a "side dressing" especially if you did not add any at planting time.
Do bees like torenia?
Are torenias good pollinator plants? Yes, they attract bees to the garden.
How do you care for a torenia plant?
Summer Wave® torenia plants prefer a moist, fertile soil but will tolerate occasional lapses in watering. They will perform best when planted in partial shade. Water regularly, but do not allow the plants to sit in water and become soggy. Fertilizing every two to four weeks will help encourage growth.
Can torenia be eaten?
In the edible flower, you can choose from a variety of species such as verbena, carnation, swallowtail, petunia, rose, nadesico, marigold, french marigold, pentas, north pole, torenia, cosmos, snapdragon, chestnut, citrus, ombuds, kimmoksei, cherry, Okura, ears of the perilla, Sennichikou, Yotsuba, Arissam, Impathians, ...
How do you prune torenia?
The plant is fairly maintenance-free, but pruning at several points during its growth cycle keeps torenia looking its best.
- Pinch back the growing tips of young plants between finger and thumb when they are a few inches high. ...
- Water the plants well to help them recover from the pinching.
Is wishbone flower poisonous?
Wishbone Flower Torenia Pest or Diseases
Torenia is deer resistant and attracts pollinators, especially hummingbirds. Is the plant considered toxic or poisonous to people, kids, pets? Clown flower is considered ornamental only. There is no evidence that it is at all toxic.
Should all flowers be deadheaded?
You can deadhead flowers any time they begin to fade. This is easy to see in single flowers on single stems. Plants with multiple blooms on a stem, such as delphinium, begonias and salvia, should be deadheaded once 70 percent of the blooms have faded. How often to deadhead depends on the specific plant and the weather.
Do hummingbirds like torenia?
Wishbone flowers (Torenia fournieri) are an excellent choice for bringing some color and life to a shadier part of the garden. Unlike many other flowers, these compact plants don't mind growing in a little shade. ... Moreover, the plants are deer-resistant and attractive to hummingbirds.
How do you deadhead a flower?
Deadheading flowers is very simple. As plants fade out of bloom, pinch or cut off the flower stem below the spent flower and just above the first set of full, healthy leaves. Repeat with all the dead flowers on the plant. Sometimes it may be easier to deadhead plants by shearing them back entirely.
What is deadheading a plant?
Deadheading is the process by which we remove spent flower heads to encourage new flower or foliage growth throughout and toward the end of the growing season.
Do rabbits eat torenia?
Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) Tulip. Violets. Wishbone flower (Torenia)
What flowers attract honey bees the most?
Choose blue, purple and yellow: Bees find blue, purple and yellow flowers most appealing. Flat or shallow blossoms, such as daisies, zinnias, asters and Queen Anne's lace, will attract the largest variety of bees.
What plants do bees like best?
Most importantly, these flowers provide food for bees in a time that they need it most!
- Lavender. ...
- Mint. ...
- Oregano. ...
- Rosemary. ...
- Sage. ...
- Sunflower. ...
- Thyme. ...
- Yarrow. The broad and semi-flat flowers of yarrow make it easy for bees to take a rest while they are gathering pollen!
Do bees like marigolds?
Their sunny, golden lion-like heads are an excellent foil for other blooming plants, and marigolds bloom all season. ... The plants do not repel honeybees, however. Marigolds and honeybees go together like beans and rice. So increase your marigolds and honeybees will come flocking.
