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Impatiens X 'New Guinea'

New Guinea Impatiens

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

These small plants will grow less than 1' tall and have medium sized foliage in a variety of colors. Beautiful flowers in multiple colors bloom in summer and fall.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Dark Green, Red, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

Water

High, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.