Torenia hybrida
Wishbone flower lights up shaded garden areas with abundant open bell-shaped flowers that maintain freshness and a clean look throughout the summer.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Torenia hybrida, commonly known as ‘wishbone flower’, is a member of the Linderniaceae family and is valued for its vibrant, bi-colored trumpet-shaped blooms and exceptional performance in shade to partial sun. Thriving in moist, well-drained soil with moderate fertility (pH 5.5–6.2).
For successful propagation, ensure quick sticking of cuttings, maintain ideal humidity, and encourage uniform rooting for strong plant establishment.
Torenia is ideal for hanging baskets, mixed containers, and shaded garden beds, providing continuous color throughout warm seasons.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Torenia hybrida Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Torenia hybrida series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Torenia hybrida, part of the Linderniaceae family, is known for its trailing habit and prolific, snapdragon-like blooms with striking color patterns. This shade-loving annual thrives in partial to full shade, rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. With excellent heat tolerance in shaded conditions, Torenia hybrida blooms continuously from spring through fall, making it a favorite for shaded hanging baskets, window boxes, and woodland borders that need bright, dependable color in low light. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Root under moderate mist and shade. Maintain 70-74°F (21-23°C) for rooting and early growth. pH 5.8-6.2 (Begonias prefer 5.5-5.8). EC 0.8-1.0, feed 75-100 ppm N. Avoid overhead watering late in the day to prevent Botrytis and foliar diseases. Use preventative fungicides. Light pinching may be required depending on the crop structure. |
| Growth Habit | Trailing or Mounded |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Baskets, Shade Containers |
| Flowering Season | Spring to Autumn |
Commercial Torenia hybrida Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Torenia hybrida lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
