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Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower

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  • 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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

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.