About
A shade-loving bedding impatiens, with a compact, bushy habit with soft, succulent stems and glossy, green leaves. Masses of flat, five-petalled flowers in vivid colours appear in orange shades from late spring to first frost. 'Tamar Orange Orchid' excels in shady spots.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets, shaded borders. Outstanding in shade
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Keep well-watered; wilts quickly in dry conditions
PruningDeadhead is unnecessary � self-cleaning. Pinch tips for bushiness
PropagationSow seed on the surface in warmth (18-21�C) in early spring
Pest resistanceAphids, red spider mite under glass, vine weevil in containers
Disease resistanceDowny mildew (Plasmopara obducens) can devastate � choose resistant series. Grey mould in wet conditions