Summer Wave® Torenia

New Summer Wave^® Large Amethyst
New Summer Wave^® Large Blue
New Summer Wave^® Large Silver
New Summer Wave^® Large Violet

Summer Wave^® Torenia

Flowers all season, yielding a much higher bloom count than others. With a lush, trailing habit and vigorous growth, they’re perfect for shady beds or hanging baskets. Self-cleaning and well-branching, they require very little maintenance. NEW Large Amethyst
NEW Large Blue
NEW Large Silver
NEW Large Violet

SUMMER WAVE is a registered trademark of SUNTORY FLOWERS LIMITED.

General Information

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- Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
  
  Spread: 20-36" (51-91cm)
  
  Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
  
  Rooting Hormone: No
  
  Average Days with Mist: 6-9
  
  Pinch: Yes
  
  Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
  
  Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.
  
  Comments: Reduce mist as soon as possible.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
  
  Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000
  
  Temperature Day: 71-79°F (22-26°C)
  
  Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)
  
  Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
  
  No. of Pinches: 1-2
  
  Plant Growth Regulators (S) = spray / (D) = drench: Generally not needed.
  
  Pests: Whitefly, spider mites, thrips
  
  Diseases: Botrytis
  
  Comments: Torenia is a warm-season crop that prefers night temperatures above 60°F (16°C). Pinch regularly to shape.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts : 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
  
  6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
  
  10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks
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Varieties

New Summer Wave^® Large Amethyst

New Summer Wave^® Large Blue

New Summer Wave^® Large Silver

New Summer Wave^® Large Violet