Overview
Impatiens Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion Series) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion 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 Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, which includes annual or evergreen perennial plants with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar forms a bushy, compact habit with fleshy, toothed foliage. It thrives in full shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it requires moist, humus-rich soil and regular watering to prevent wilting. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is of interest through spring, summer, and autumn.
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 Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion 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 Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion 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 Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion Series)?
Impatiens Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion Series) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion Series) need?
Impatiens Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion Series) hardy in the UK?
Impatiens Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion 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 Fusion Glow ('Balfusglo') (Fusion Series)?
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)