About
A hardy rhizomatous cultivar that has a silvery frosting on the leaves and almost orchid-like, creamy yellow flowers in early autumn. The species is endemic to Sichuan in China. It looks great in a jungle or exotic scheme and is ideal for growing in a container too. Plant in moist, well-drained soil that doesn't dry out. It Reaches 50-60cm in height and enjoys semi-shade best but will grow in sun too if kept moist and well watered.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright, Suckering
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, preferably shady spot. Mulch around the plant to help protect and over-winter the shallow rhizomes
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free outdoors; if grown in a greenhouse or conservatory may be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, vine weevil and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to damping off (seedlings) or grey mould (flower buds)