Overview
Impatiens marianae is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens marianae 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 marianae, commonly known as balsam, is a bushy, compact cultivar within the Impatiens genus. These plants have fleshy, simple, toothed leaves and produce spurred flowers with five petals. Suited to full shade and north-facing, sheltered aspects, they thrive in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, they are ideal for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, or groundcover. This cultivar is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil during summer and autumn and can be propagated by seed sowing or stem cuttings.
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 marianae 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 marianae
- 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 marianae?
Impatiens marianae prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens marianae need?
Impatiens marianae grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens marianae hardy in the UK?
Impatiens marianae 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 marianae?
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)