Overview
Impatiens Jose ('Kijos') is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Jose ('Kijos') 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 Jose ('Kijos') is a bushy, compact cultivar of the Impatiens genus, known for its fleshy stems and simple, toothed leaves. This plant thrives in moist, humus-rich loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full shade or a north-facing, sheltered aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best grown in bedding, containers, hanging baskets, or as groundcover. Impatiens Jose requires consistent watering to prevent wilting 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 Jose ('Kijos') 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 Jose ('Kijos')
- 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 Jose ('Kijos')?
Impatiens Jose ('Kijos') prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens Jose ('Kijos') need?
Impatiens Jose ('Kijos') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens Jose ('Kijos') hardy in the UK?
Impatiens Jose ('Kijos') 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 Jose ('Kijos')?
Seed sowing, stem cuttings.
More in the Impatiens genus
- Impatiens 'Samba'
- Impatiens Antigua ('Kitigua')
- Impatiens 'Balfusimglo'
- Impatiens 'Blues' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)
- Impatiens 'Duepetorstar' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimpmaxwhi' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimppi' (NG)