Overview
Impatiens arguta tall is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens arguta tall grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include bedding plants, containers, hanging baskets and groundcover.
About
Impatiens arguta tall is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, which includes annuals and evergreen perennials with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar has a bushy, compact habit and fleshy, simple toothed leaves. It thrives in full shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil during summer and autumn. Propagation can be done by seed sowing or stem cuttings, and it is hardy to UK zone H3.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Impatiens
- Sunlight
- Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Impatiens arguta tall size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy, compact
- Foliage
- Fleshy, simple, toothed leaves
- Suggested uses
- Bedding plants, containers, hanging baskets, groundcover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Impatiens arguta tall
- Propagation
- Seed sowing, stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to downy mildew, aphids, whiteflies
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildew-resistant varieties available
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Impatiens arguta tall?
Impatiens arguta tall prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens arguta tall need?
Impatiens arguta tall grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens arguta tall hardy in the UK?
Impatiens arguta tall has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Impatiens arguta tall?
Seed sowing, stem cuttings.
More in the Impatiens genus
- Impatiens 'Samba'
- Impatiens Antigua ('Kitigua')
- Impatiens Jose ('Kijos')
- Impatiens 'Balfusimglo'
- Impatiens 'Blues' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)
- Impatiens 'Duepetorstar' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimpmaxwhi' (NG)