Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) — Bushy, compact

Overview

Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) 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 Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, which comprises annual or evergreen perennial plants with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar is an annual with a bushy, compact habit, featuring fleshy, toothed leaves. It thrives in full shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it requires moist, humus-rich soil and regular watering to prevent wilting. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is of interest from spring through autumn.

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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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 Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) 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 Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series)

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 Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series)?

Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) need?

Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) hardy in the UK?

Impatiens walleriana Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series) 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 Double Diamond Scarlet ('Didi Scarlet') (Double Diamond Series)?

Seed sowing, stem cuttings.

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