Yellow flowers in a yellow pot.

Grown in pots or small container or even as a boarder the Torenia plants provide a splash of low growing [about 20 cm in height] compact color.

Semi-shade or sunlight the Torenia plants grow well.

• Just water them so that they can continue to grow and bloom.  
• The soil should be well draining, prepared with compost and fertilized every month.
• Grown in the sun the flowers are smaller than those benefiting from the shade.
• Although the plant can tolerate heat frost is unwelcome. 

For a year round colourful effect pots on the porches, sitting on shelves or as a hanging basket make the area a 'happier ' place to be. They also remind you when to check on the four points above in order to have an optimum growth display.