Hi Lite Deep Blue, also known as Torenia fournieri, Wishbone Flower, or Bluewings, is a cultivar of the species native to Asia. Bred in India by Floranova for Syngenta, this variety offers superior heat and sun tolerance. This annual plant has a mounding habit of 6-8" tall and wide, flourishing in full to partial sun in borders, hanging baskets, and mixed containers. Blooming from late spring through fall, Torenia's blue flowers attract pollinators to the garden. This plant requires only regular water to bring colorful whimsy to the landscape.
Hi Lite Deep Blue Selling Tips
Sell Hi Lite Deep Blue to customers looking for a low-maintenance annual to bring color to a landscape or hanging basket. Syngenta bred Torenia Hi-Lite for superior heat tolerance, allowing this plant to bloom from late spring until frost. Attractive blue flowers bring bees to the garden, improving mixed containers, borders, and hanging baskets. Pair with Helichrysum, Petunia, and Euphorbia Hypericifolia for a colorful container or landscape with unique visual interest.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 6-8" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny or partly sunny location.
2. Water 1-2 times a week or more in extreme heat or drought.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Hi Lite Deep Blue, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch basket. Use a well-drained soil in full sun with a pH of 5.5-5.9, an EC of SME 0.9-1.3or PourThru 1.4-2.0, and light feed (75-125 ppm N). Maintain temperatures of 68-70 degrees and provide 14 hours of daylight (facultative long day) at 4,000-6,000 footcandles. This plant doesn't require pinching and rarely needs PGRs. You may see aphids, thrips, botrytis, or root rot.
Flowering
Blue flowers bloom from late spring until frost.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base of each plant.
Height Control
This plant rarely requires PGRs. If needed, spray B-Nine at 1,250-2500 ppm.
Pests
You may see aphids and thrips.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to many diseases. You may see botrytis or root rot, especially when the days are short or humid. Prevent fungal infections by following a few simple steps:
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow plants to dry out between waterings.
2. Provide sufficient airflow and space plants so sunlight can reach the soil level of each container. We find industrial fans work well to promote airflow in the greenhouse.
3. Treat botrytis with Medallion and Banrot as a drench according to each label's instructions.
Planting Hi Lite Deep Blue Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and do not fully bury the top of the ellepot. Plant plugs in the center of each container or evenly spaced in large baskets.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Torenia Hi Lite Deep Blue Quick Reference Guide
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6-7 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-9 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring, Summer
Color
Blue
Habit
Mounding
Height
6-8 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
68
Water Needs
Moderate
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Hi Lite Deep Blue, also known as Torenia fournieri, Wishbone Flower, or Bluewings, is a cultivar of the species native to Asia. Bred in India by Floranova for Syngenta, this variety offers superior heat and sun tolerance. This annual plant has a mounding habit of 6-8" tall and wide, flourishing in full to partial sun in borders, hanging baskets, and mixed containers. Blooming from late spring through fall, Torenia's blue flowers attract pollinators to the garden. This plant requires only regular water to bring colorful whimsy to the landscape.
Hi Lite Deep Blue Selling Tips
Sell Hi Lite Deep Blue to customers looking for a low-maintenance annual to bring color to a landscape or hanging basket. Syngenta bred Torenia Hi-Lite for superior heat tolerance, allowing this plant to bloom from late spring until frost. Attractive blue flowers bring bees to the garden, improving mixed containers, borders, and hanging baskets. Pair with Helichrysum, Petunia, and Euphorbia Hypericifolia for a colorful container or landscape with unique visual interest.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 6-8" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny or partly sunny location.
2. Water 1-2 times a week or more in extreme heat or drought.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Hi Lite Deep Blue, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch basket. Use a well-drained soil in full sun with a pH of 5.5-5.9, an EC of SME 0.9-1.3or PourThru 1.4-2.0, and light feed (75-125 ppm N). Maintain temperatures of 68-70 degrees and provide 14 hours of daylight (facultative long day) at 4,000-6,000 footcandles. This plant doesn't require pinching and rarely needs PGRs. You may see aphids, thrips, botrytis, or root rot.
Flowering
Blue flowers bloom from late spring until frost.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base of each plant.
Height Control
This plant rarely requires PGRs. If needed, spray B-Nine at 1,250-2500 ppm.
Pests
You may see aphids and thrips.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to many diseases. You may see botrytis or root rot, especially when the days are short or humid. Prevent fungal infections by following a few simple steps:
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow plants to dry out between waterings.
2. Provide sufficient airflow and space plants so sunlight can reach the soil level of each container. We find industrial fans work well to promote airflow in the greenhouse.
3. Treat botrytis with Medallion and Banrot as a drench according to each label's instructions.
Planting Hi Lite Deep Blue Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and do not fully bury the top of the ellepot. Plant plugs in the center of each container or evenly spaced in large baskets.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Torenia Hi Lite Deep Blue Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-7 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-9 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring, Summer
Color
Blue
Habit
Mounding
Height
6-8 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
68
Water Needs
Moderate
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