Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) (Busy Lizzie) — Bushy, compact

Overview

Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) 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 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) is an annual bedding impatiens with a compact habit and fleshy, toothed leaves. It flowers in the UK from June to October in full shade, making it suitable for north-facing sites. It prefers loam of neutral pH that is kept moist but well-drained and performs best in a sheltered position as it is H3 (borderline) hardy. Use in beds, containers, hanging baskets 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 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) is an annual/biennial bedding plant derived from Impatiens walleriana, a species native to eastern Africa (Kenya to Mozambique). The cultivar keeps the species' fleshy, simple, toothed leaves and provides a summer display of flowers between June and October in shaded conditions. Plant on a full-shade aspect, ideally north-facing and sheltered from strong winds. It prefers loam at neutral pH and soil that remains moist but drains freely; avoid waterlogged or exposed sites. Its UK hardiness rating is H3, which equates to borderline winter hardiness, so it benefits from protected positions and is often treated as an annual in exposed gardens. The Summer Ice Series suits beds, container planting, hanging baskets and use as a ground cover in shaded borders. Because it performs in deeper shade than many bedding plants, it fills north-facing, sheltered spots where summer flowering is otherwise limited; expect the flowering run to continue from June through to October.

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 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) 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 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v)

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 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v)?

Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) need?

Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) hardy in the UK?

Impatiens walleriana 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v) 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 'Pink Ice' (Summer Ice Series) (d/v)?

Seed sowing, stem cuttings.

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