Torenia 'SUNrenilabu' (Summer Wave® Blue): Heat-Tolerant Wishbone Flower

Summer Wave® Blue Wishbone Flower: Compact Color for Shade

Torenia 'SUNrenilabu', marketed as Summer Wave® Blue, is a compact wishbone flower that produces abundant blue, tubular, two-lipped blooms from planting time until frost. Its heat and humidity tolerance makes it a standout for shady containers and bedding.

Key Characteristics

• Height: Under 6 inches
• Spread: 6 to 12 inches
• Light: Part shade to full shade
• Moisture: Medium, well-drained soil
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Early summer through early fall
• Flower Color: Blue
• Special Features: Attracts hummingbirds, showy flowers

Care Instructions

Provide part to full shade and moist but well-drained soil. Sow seeds at 64°F in mid-spring for propagation. Monitor for root rot, gray mold, and powdery mildew in overly wet conditions.