Torenia fournieri 'Kauai™ Mixture' – colorful annual summer bloomer for pots and borders

Torenia fournieri 'Kauai™ Mixture' is an annual, profusely flowering ornamental plant known for its bright, vibrant flowers in multiple colors and compact, bushy growth. This colorful variety is ideal for borders, hanging baskets, pots, and balcony boxes where long blooms, ease of care, and a cheerful color palette are desired.

'Kauai™ Mixture' offers a beautiful decorative effect with a combination of blue, pink, white, and purple flowers, making it a favorite choice for both amateur gardeners and professional landscapers.

Features – compact and profusely flowering

Torenia Kauai™ Mixture grows compact and bushy, reaching a height of about 20–25 cm and a width of 25–30 cm. The fresh green, finely serrated foliage forms a sturdy base for the flowers, which bloom continuously from June to October.

Key Features:

• Colorful flowers: mixture of blue, pink, white and purple for a cheerful effect

• Compact growth: ideal for borders, pots and balcony boxes

• Long-lasting flowering: from early summer to autumn, with good maintenance

• Easy to maintain: requires little care, can withstand light drought

Thanks to its compact and bushy growth, the plant remains full and colorful, making it a striking eye-catcher in any garden or on a balcony or patio.

Location and care

For optimal growth and flowering of Torenia Kauai™ Mixture, the following guidelines apply:

• Sun: Light to partial shade; direct afternoon sun is not recommended in hot climates

• Soil: well-drained, lightly nutritious and moist; water regularly for constant flowering

• Water: Water regularly, especially for container plantings; the plant should not be allowed to dry out.

• Fertilization: light, organic fertilizer encourages long-lasting and rich flowering.

With this care, Kauai™ Mixture will remain colorful and compact for a long time, suitable for both border planting and container use.

Application in garden design

Torenia Kauai™ Mixture is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways:

• Hanging baskets and balcony boxes: compact growth and abundant flowers create a colorful effect

• Borders and flower boxes: a mixture of colours creates visually dynamic borders

• Combinations: combines beautifully with other summer bloomers such as Petunia, Verbena, Bacopa and Calibrachoa

• Container and patio garden: ideal for colorful arrangements in pots and containers

• Cut flowers: small flowers can be used in compact flower arrangements or as decorative accents

The mixture of colours creates a cheerful, lively effect that contrasts well with green foliage plants or monochromatic borders.

Advantages

1. Profuse flowering: almost continuously from June to October

2. Colorful flowers: mix of blue, pink, white and purple for a playful effect

3. Compact and bushy: perfect for borders, pots and balcony boxes

4. Easy to maintain: little care required

5. Versatile applications: borders, containers, hanging baskets and compact flower arrangements