Overview
Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) 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 'Celebrette Scarlet' is a bushy, compact cultivar of the Impatiens genus, known for its fleshy stems and simple, toothed leaves. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full shade or a north-facing, sheltered aspect. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and offers interest throughout spring, summer, and autumn. It prefers bright shade or filtered sun and can tolerate more sun if adequately watered.
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 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) 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 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)
- 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 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)?
Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) need?
Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) hardy in the UK?
Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG) 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 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)?
Seed sowing, stem cuttings.
More in the Impatiens genus
- Impatiens 'Samba'
- Impatiens Antigua ('Kitigua')
- Impatiens Jose ('Kijos')
- Impatiens 'Balfusimglo'
- Impatiens 'Blues' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Duepetorstar' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimpmaxwhi' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimppi' (NG)