Summer Wave Large Blue Torenia (Torenia 'Summer Wave Large Blue')
tor-EE-nee-ah 'Summer Wave Large Blue'

Annual Trailing in the Linderniaceae Family

Summer Wave Large Blue ('Sunrenilabu,' US Plant Patent 10,843, now expired) is a vigorous, trailing Torenia bred by Suntory, grown for its true-blue flowers from planting until frost. Its cascading habit, reaching 20-36in of trailing spread, makes it a standout for hanging baskets, and it performs in both sun and shade.

Pros

  • Vigorous trailing habit, great for hanging baskets
  • True blue color, uncommon in the genus
  • Tolerates sun or shade

Cons

  • Average water needs only; doesn't tolerate drying out
  • Original patent expired; now propagated under trademark-only control
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 8 - 10 inches tall. 10 - 12 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Tags Annual, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deer Resistant, Filler, Full Shade, Full Sun, Grown as Annuals, Hanging Basket, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial
Bloom Period Planting to Frost
Flower Color True Blue

Photos of This with...

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 03/08
2024 : 02/08 - 02/25
2023 : 03/02 - 03/04

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