Overview
Impatiens hians is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens hians 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 hians is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, which includes annuals or evergreen perennials with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This bushy, compact plant has fleshy, toothed foliage and produces spurred flowers with five petals. It thrives in full shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered locations with moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, or groundcover, it is best cultivated in moist, humus-rich soil during summer and autumn. Propagation is achieved through 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 hians 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 hians
- 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 hians?
Impatiens hians prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens hians need?
Impatiens hians grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens hians hardy in the UK?
Impatiens hians 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 hians?
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)