Impatiens x hawkeri
NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS
Balsaminaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Tropical Asia, not found wild

Other Botanical Names: Impatiens herzogii, Impatiens linearifolia, Impatiens schlechteri

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Impatiens x hawkeri
NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS
Balsaminaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, pink, crimson, red, purple, mauve, orange, peach or combinations

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: bronze or dark green; variegated cream, yellow, orange or red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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