Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) — Bushy, compact

Overview

Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) 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 Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') 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, neutral loam soil and prefers full shade, making it suitable for north-facing, sheltered spots. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is ideal for use in bedding, containers, hanging baskets, or as groundcover. The plant is best cultivated in moist, humus-rich soil and requires consistent watering to prevent wilting, with interest spanning spring through to autumn.

About the genus

Impatiens is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Together with the genus Hydrocera, Impatiens make up the family Balsaminaceae.

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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 Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) 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 Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series)

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 Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series)?

Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) need?

Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) hardy in the UK?

Impatiens Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series) 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 Firefly Lavender ('Fify Lav') (Firefly Series)?

Seed sowing, stem cuttings.

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