Torenia 'Moon Magenta'

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Moon Magenta Torenia is a vibrant, shade-loving trailing annual (perennial in the warmest zones) prized for its striking, continuous profusion of trumpet-shaped, vibrant magenta blossoms adorned with delicate apricot and yellow throats. This vigorous, heat-tolerant selection is known for its graceful, cascading habit and its remarkable ability to bring brilliant color to low-light environments from late spring until the first frost. Its nectar-rich blossoms are an absolute magnet for hummingbirds, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance spiller for hanging baskets, window boxes, mixed patio containers, and shaded landscape borders. With its lush green foliage and reliably self-cleaning flowers, Moon Magenta offers an extraordinary, non-stop display of rich color and elegant texture with exceptionally straightforward care.

Growing Moon Magenta Torenia

Light: Partial shade to full shade; thrives in dappled sunlight or gentle morning sun but requires protection from harsh, direct afternoon heat, which can easily scorch its delicate foliage and cause wilting.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, loamy potting mix amended with compost to retain moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage.

Water: Moderate to high; water regularly to keep the soil consistently and evenly moist, but never soggy. Torenia are sensitive to drought and dry out easily in containers, but avoid waterlogging the roots.

Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. The vigorous trailing stems produce self-cleaning flowers, meaning tedious deadheading is generally not required to maintain continuous blooming. Pinch back the growing tips early in the season to encourage a fuller, bushier shape.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing summer annual in cooler regions.

Shipping Info

Moon Magenta Torenia plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.