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| Torenia Catalina Torenia Catalina are plants that grow and flower as well in shade as in sunnier areas are few and far between. They provide a good effect as low growing borders in gardens or pots near the home. On patios or near barbeques you could use Catalina Viva Sol in selected pots as part of your outdoor décor.Catalina, are low growing compact hybrids of Torenia Fournieri and do as well in shade, semi-shade and even into full sun. Flower size is larger and brighter in shade. As we are always looking for plants that flower well in shade it is great that we have one series here that we can recommend. Plants grow to around 20cm in height. They grow well in decorator pots, garden beds and hanging baskets. |
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Origin Torenias, in nature come from the warmer areas of Africa and Asia. There are some 50 species, named for Reverend Olaf of the Swedish East India Company in the mid 1700?s. Some annual forms such as the fournieri hybrids have been used in European gardens since the 1800?s. The perennial baillonii forms, sometimes called Wishbone flowers from which Viva Sol has been bred have not been in cultivation for as long. They are deservedly popular with gardeners
Care Instructions Reliable garden performance has given Torenias a well deserved reputation with home gardeners all over the world. Well draining soil, which holds moisture is best for their cultivation either in pots, baskets or garden beds. Prepare the media by adding compost and working it into the top soil. They are one of the few flowering plants that will do well and flower heavily in shade. Preferred position would be in partial shade. Weak applications of liquid fertilizer at monthly intervals throughout the season from September till May gives better growth, more flower and larger flower. Aside from an odd chewy grub we have not seen any real problems with insects or in fact other diseases. Another superior proven selection from the team at Aussie Winners.
Uses Splashes of colour are always welcoming. Use Catalina Viva Sol with it's vibrant golden yellow cap like flowers to good effect as low growing borders in gardens or pots near the home. On patios or near barbeques you could use Catalina Viva Sol in selected pots as part of your outdoor décor. |
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