Archive for June 14th, 2012

Torenia (Wishbone Flower) Blooms In Part Shade

The list of summer flowering annuals for shady spots in the garden is not long. Garden impatiens (Impatiens x wallerana) is the first choice, seconded by begonias (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum). Today, wishbone flower (T. fournieri) is now available.  Torenia blooms from spring to frost.  It is best grown in a moist, organically rich, well-drained soil and […]