Description
Kauai Magenta wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri) features bright magenta-pink blooms with pale throats above a tidy mound of green, lightly serrated leaves. Its compact habit, about 10–12 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide, suits window boxes, mixed planters, shaded edging, and patio containers. Flowers provide cheerful color from late spring through the warm growing season.
Growing in Alabama: Set plants out after frost and choose bright partial shade or morning sun with afternoon protection. Torenia appreciates fertile, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist, especially in pots during humid summer heat. Water at the soil surface, avoid standing water, and feed lightly during active bloom. Good airflow helps keep foliage healthy. This tropical flowering plant is frost-tender and is typically used as a warm-season annual in Alabama.
