Summer Wave® Amethyst

Plant in partial shade or shade

8 - 10

Torenia hybrid
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Summer Wave®
Amethyst
Wishbone Flower
Torenia
hybrid

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Torenia are somewhat of a legacy in the Proven Winners spring collection. This year, one of Proven Winners most popular varieties is joined by Large Violet, a larger version of ‘Blue (Violet)’. This filtered-sun lover provides superb color throughout even the hottest months of the year and does well in pots and window boxes. Like all the rest of the Summer Waves, this plant thrives in high humidity. Plant it alone, or combine it with Sutera cordata (Bacopa) or Supertunias®.

Features

Amethyst-colored flowers all season; excellent heat tolerance; loves the shade; low maintenance
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Deer Resistant
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
• Pet Friendly

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Blue-Purple
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
8 - 10"; Short
Trails Up To:
36
Spacing:
10 - 12"
Habit:
Trailing
Container Plant Style:
Spiller - Trails over the side of a container

Plant Needs

Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Planting to Frost
Zones:
Annual except in zones 10 - 11
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
30°F (-1°C)
Exposure:
Plant in partial shade or shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Use in hanging baskets, window boxes, landscaping and combination planters

Patent Information

Summer Wave® Amethyst Torenia hybrid 'Sunrenilapa' USPP16,055, Can. 2362

Growing Tips

Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.

An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

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Other Colors In Summer Wave® Series


Blue

Large Violet
Year Award Trial
2004 Top Performers Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2007 Top Performer Longwood Gardens
2004 Leader of the Pack Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2005 Flame Proof Dallas Arboretum
2004 Leader of the Pack Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 Best Plants of hte Decade Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association
2004 Leader of the Pack Late Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2004 Best of the Best University of Georgia
2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
2003 One of the Best Penn State
2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2005 Top Performer Missouri Botanic Garden
2004 Exceptional Performer University of Florida
2004 Good to Excellent University of Minnesota
Dots with Dash
Exposure
Shade
Pot Size
10 inches
Color Scheme
Monochromatic

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Edwardian Tapestry
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
16 inches
Color Scheme
Pastel Mix

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Crown Jewels
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
18 inches
Color Scheme
Vibrant Mix

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