Overview
Impatiens Fusion Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Fusion Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) 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 Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, known for its bushy, compact habit and fleshy, simple, toothed leaves. As an annual bedding plant, it thrives in moist, humus-rich loam soil with neutral pH, preferring full shade and a sheltered, north-facing aspect. This cultivar is suitable for use in bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and as groundcover. It requires consistent watering to prevent wilting and is best grown from seed sowing or stem cuttings, offering interest throughout 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 Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) 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 Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v)
- 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 Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v)?
Impatiens Fusion Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens Fusion Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) need?
Impatiens Fusion Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens Fusion Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) hardy in the UK?
Impatiens Fusion Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v) 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 Peach Frost ('Balfuspeafro') (Fusion Series) (v)?
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)