About
A popular bedding impatiens, with a compact, bushy habit with soft, succulent stems and glossy, green leaves. Masses of flat, five-petalled flowers in vivid colours appear from late spring to first frost. The selection 'Impacapp' is a reliable performer.
About the genus
Impatiens can be annuals or evergreen perennials, with fleshy stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, 5-petalled flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets, shaded borders. Outstanding in shade
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Keep well-watered; wilts quickly in dry conditions
PruningDeadhead is unnecessary � self-cleaning. Pinch tips for bushiness
PropagationSow seed on the surface in warmth (18-21�C) in early spring
Pest resistanceAphids, red spider mite under glass, vine weevil in containers
Disease resistanceDowny mildew (Plasmopara obducens) can devastate � choose resistant series. Grey mould in wet conditions