Impatiens X 'New Guinea'
New Guinea Impatiens
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.