Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Impatiens can be annuals or evergreen perennials, with fleshy stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Sri Lanka, India
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in a humus rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. If grown outdoors as summer bedding, provide a sheltered position with protection from wind
Propagation
Propagate by seed in the spring at 16-18C (61-64F) or take softwood cuttings in spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning is required
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, vine weevil and aphids can be troublesome under glass
Diseases
Flower buds are susceptible to grey moulds in growing conditions that are too damp
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