About
Impatiens pseudoviola, the false-viola balsam, is a tender perennial from Kenya and Tanzania with ovate, mid-green, toothed, alternate leaves. Bright lilac-pink flowers are produced in summer and autumn. A compact and ornamental impatiens growing to 6�12 cm, requiring frost-free protection in temperate regions.
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.
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 hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright, Suckering
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationA tender perennial species that needs warm frost free conditions.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free