About
Impatiens, the balsams, are annuals and evergreen perennials with fleshy, often translucent, stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, five-petalled flowers. The genus includes the busy lizzie and policeman's helmet, and ranges from compact annuals to large perennials for borders and containers.
About the genus
Impatiens, the balsams, are annuals and evergreen perennials with fleshy stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, five-petalled flowers in a wide range of colours. Popular plants for shaded beds, borders and containers.
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, moist borders, naturalised areas
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in shade or partial shade
PruningAllow to self-seed. Remove plants if spreading too vigorously
PropagationSelf-seeds freely. Sow fresh seed in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free in the garden
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free in suitable conditions