Torenia Seeds – Kauai

Brighten shaded areas of your garden with Torenia Seeds – Kauai Lemon Drop Variety, a compact and vibrant selection known for its cheerful yellow blooms with soft contrasting accents. Also called the Wishbone Flower, this non-GMO variety thrives in partially shaded locations and is ideal for borders, hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers.

Kauai Lemon Drop Torenia grows into neat, mounded plants that bloom continuously from late spring through early fall. With its long-lasting flowers, heat tolerance, and low-maintenance growth habit, this heirloom-quality variety is perfect for gardeners looking to add dependable color to shaded or partially shaded spaces.

Features

• Produces bright yellow, lemon-toned flowers with charming details

• Non-GMO, high-quality Kauai Lemon Drop variety

• Excellent for borders, containers, window boxes, and shaded gardens

• Compact, mounded plants with continuous blooming

• Thrives in partial shade and warm conditions

• Low-maintenance and heat-tolerant

Specifications

• Common Name: Torenia / Wishbone Flower (Kauai Lemon Drop Variety)

• Scientific Name: Torenia fournieri

• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant

• Sun Exposure: Partial shade to filtered sun (3–5 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0)

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches

• Spacing: 8–10 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 2–11 (grown as annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (8–10 weeks before last frost)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after frost)

• Blooming Season: Late spring through early fall (May–September)