The clown flower (Torenia fournieri) is a Compact and bushy 8 inch plants produce beautiful bright flowers that look like miniature gloxinias. It is excellent in borders, pots, and window boxes. Likes moisture and prefers sun in cool climates, part shade where summers are hot. Packet is 30 pelleted seeds. It grows annually and has a height of 15-30 cm it spaces between 15-22 cm, spreading, bushy annuals and perennials. Needs partial shade in the hottest of climates but can take full sun in cooler environments. The most cultivated species is Torenia fournieri. Grows well either at a summer bedding or at the anterior of an annual or mixed border. Also works well as a summer-flowering houseplant. It can also be raise in a cool greenhouse and bushy annual that is especially valuable because it blooms abundantly in shady conditions. The species has lilac-blue flowers with deep purple lower lips and a yellow-blotched throat. Cultivars are available in many colors including pink, rose, white, and burgundy. It's a great choice for edging and containers. Container plants may be brought indoors for winter bloom.
No comments:
Post a Comment