How to prune torenia fournieri 'summer wave large violet'

Pinch at planting in spring; trim back in midsummer if needed. At transplanting, pinch stem tips to encourage lateral branching. Mid-season, use clean scissors to cut all stems back by one-third; new growth with flower buds emerges within 2–3 weeks.

Pinch once; optional midsummer rejuvenation trim once per season. Torenia 'Summer Wave Large Violet' is a vigorous, self-cleaning trailing annual. Spent flowers drop on their own, so deadheading is not essential. Pinching tips at planting thickens the trailing stems for better container coverage. Cut back by one-third if plants get straggly in heat, and they will rebound quickly.

At transplanting, pinch stem tips to encourage lateral branching. Mid-season, use clean scissors to cut all stems back by one-third; new growth with flower buds emerges within 2–3 weeks.