About
Impatiens hookeriana is an impatiens producing the characteristic fleshy growth, toothed leaves and hooded, spurred flowers of the genus. A rewarding plant for a warm, sheltered, shaded border or heated conservatory.
About the genus
Impatiens, the balsams, are annuals and evergreen perennials with fleshy stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, five-petalled flowers in a wide range of colours. Popular plants for shaded beds, borders and containers.
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, moist borders, naturalised areas
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in shade or partial shade
PruningAllow to self-seed. Remove plants if spreading too vigorously
PropagationSelf-seeds freely. Sow fresh seed in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free in the garden
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free in suitable conditions