About
A vigorous, bushy perennial, to 60cm or more in height, usually grown as an annual. Dark green leaves have tapering tips and toothed margins. Flowers are bright-pink to magenta, 3-5cm wide and produced in profusion in summer.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationNeeds a sheltered, partially shaded site and a moist but well-drained soil
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free