Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' (Busy Lizzie) — Bushy, compact

Overview

Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' 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 walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' is an annual/biennial bedding impatiens with a compact, well-branched habit and pink flowers. It carries fleshy, simple toothed leaves and flowers from June to October. Suited to full shade on north-facing, sheltered sites, it prefers neutral loam kept moist but well drained. Use in containers, hanging baskets, close bedding or as a ground cover.

About the genus

Impatiens is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Together with the genus Hydrocera, Impatiens make up the family Balsaminaceae.

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In the garden

Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' sits in the Balsaminaceae and is grown primarily as an annual or biennial bedding plant. It forms a compact, well-branched mound of fleshy, simple, toothed leaves and produces pink flowers through June to October. The compact habit makes it straightforward to place where space is limited. Plant on a north-facing aspect in full shade and where the site is sheltered from strong wind. It performs best in a loam soil with a neutral pH and consistent moisture; soil must remain moist but well drained to avoid waterlogging around the fleshy foliage. Its UK hardiness is H3, classed as borderline, so it benefits from being positioned where it is protected from prolonged winter exposure or treated as a bedding annual in colder spots. Use 'Blitz 3000 Pink' in groups for a dense summer display in beds, in containers or hanging baskets where its compact habit fills the space, or as a low ground cover in shaded corners. Give containers a reliably damp but not soggy loam and a sheltered, north-facing siting to keep foliage healthy and flowering through the season.

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 walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' 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 walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink'

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 walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink'?

Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' need?

Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' hardy in the UK?

Impatiens walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink' 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 walleriana 'Blitz 3000 Pink'?

Seed sowing, stem cuttings.

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