Overview
Impatiens Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') 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 Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') is a bushy, compact cultivar of the Impatiens genus, known for its fleshy stems and simple, toothed leaves. This plant thrives in full shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered locations with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, or as groundcover, it requires moist, humus-rich soil and regular watering to prevent wilting. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and offers seasonal interest from spring through to 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 Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') 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 Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice')
- 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 Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice')?
Impatiens Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') need?
Impatiens Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') hardy in the UK?
Impatiens Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice') 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 Sonic Salmon Ice ('Fisnics Salice')?
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)