Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series) (busy lizzie 'Expo Lavender Blue') — Bushy, compact

Overview

Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo 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 'Expo Lavender Blue' is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, known for its annual, bushy, and compact habit. This busy lizzie features fleshy, simple, toothed leaves and thrives in moist, humus-rich loam soil with neutral pH. It prefers full shade and a sheltered, north-facing aspect, making it suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, or groundcover. The plant is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best grown in spring, summer, and autumn, requiring consistent watering to prevent wilting in dry conditions.

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 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo 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 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo 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 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series)?

Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series) need?

Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series) hardy in the UK?

Impatiens walleriana 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo 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 'Expo Lavender Blue' (Expo Series)?

Seed sowing, stem cuttings.

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