Torenia (Wishbone Flower) in Zone 8a & 8b
Torenia fournieri
When to plant torenia (wishbone flower) in zone 8b
Zones 8a and 8b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. Torenia (Wishbone Flower) needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Jan 14–Jan 21 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 8–Apr 15 |
| Estimated bloom | Jun 27–Jul 4 (~80 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 0.5-1.5 ft.
Torenia earns its square by doing something most annuals cannot: flowering in shade, in July, without stopping.
How torenia (wishbone flower) fits zone 8's season
Zone 8b's frost-free window runs about 230 days, from March 25 to November 10. Torenia (Wishbone Flower) needs about 80 days from transplant to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Torenia (Wishbone Flower).
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Growing Torenia (Wishbone Flower) in USDA zone 8b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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