Catalina® Midnight Blue

Plant in partial shade or shade

8 - 16

Torenia
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Midnight Blue
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Torenia

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Features

Flowers start blooming early and keep going til late fall,then add a mounding/trailing habit and unique, yellow-throated blooms. The result is a new series that fills hanging baskets and containers with masses of color, and it’s wonderful as a groundcover in shady areas. Heat and shade tolerant plants have snapdragon-like flowers all season; low maintenance
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Deer Resistant
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
• Pet Friendly

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Blue-True
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
8 - 16"; Short
Trails Up To:
24
Spacing:
10 - 12"
Habit:
Mounded
Container Plant Style:
Filler - Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination

Plant Needs

Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Planting to Frost
Zones:
Annual except in zones 10 - 11
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
30°F (-1°C)
Exposure:
Plant in partial shade or shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Use in hanging baskets, combinations and window boxes

Patent Information

Catalina® Midnight Blue Torenia 'Dancat911' USPP17,878, Can. 2815

Growing Tips

Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.

An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

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Other Colors In Catalina® Series


Blue

Gilded Grape

Pink

White Linen
Year Award Trial
2007 Outstanding Performer Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2007 Top Performers University of Minnesota
2005 Top Performer Norfolk Botanical Garden
2006 Top Consumer Rated Variety Penn State
2005 Flame Proof Dallas Arboretum
2007 Top Performer Longwood Gardens
2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
2007 Leader of the Pack Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
Made in the Shade
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
12 inches
Color Scheme
Vibrant Mix

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