- Light Requirement is Full Sun to Full Shade
- Height 8-10 Inches
- Width 10-12 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Shade plant with brilliant purple tubular flowers!
Summer Wave Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower will bring a shady garden area to life. With tubular purple flowers and green foliage, the hybrid wishbone flower is hard to miss. This plant has a short trailing habit that will get 8 to 10 inches in length. Its flowers will bloom from spring into fall.
The wishbone flower is native to Asia and Africa. It’s tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and it is deer resistant. Torenia Summer Wave is an excellent addition to hanging baskets and window boxes especially when paired with Supertunias. This plant will even thrive under a shady canopy in the landscape all season long.
Summer Wave Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower Care
Easy to maintain, Torenia thrives in cool dappled sun. It tolerates Full sun but prefers part sun. The flowers are self-cleaning, so no deadheading is required. This plant has average soil and watering requirements. Under too damp conditions, Torenia is susceptible to root rot. Make sure that the soil is well-draining and kept moist. Apply fertilizer or compost on garden beds annually. If planted in a container, apply fertilizer regularly. To create branching, pinch back tips to keep Torenia from getting leggy. Prune back several times in a season to keep it looking it’s best.
A hardy perennial to zones 9 to 10, all other zones the wishbone flower is an annual. It does not tolerate frost, so overwintering is not recommended.
Summer Wave Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower Spacing
When planting in the landscape or container, space Torenia at least 10 to 12 inches apart. Typically the best container size for this plant is 12 inches.
Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 8-10 Inches |
| Spread: 10-12 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds |
| Resists: Deer |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Combinations, Container, Hanging Baskets, Landscape |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Torenia hybrid 'Sunrenilapa' USPP 16,055, Can 2,362 |
| Common Name: Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- TORAMP45
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
