Impatiens walleriana Spellbound Series — Bushy, compact

Overview

Impatiens walleriana Spellbound Series is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens walleriana Spellbound 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 Spellbound Series is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, which includes annual or evergreen perennial plants with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar forms a bushy, compact habit with fleshy, toothed foliage. It thrives in full shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered locations, and prefers moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil during summer and autumn. Propagation can be done by seed sowing or stem cuttings, and it is hardy to UK zone H3.

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 Spellbound 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 Spellbound 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 Spellbound Series?

Impatiens walleriana Spellbound Series prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Impatiens walleriana Spellbound Series need?

Impatiens walleriana Spellbound Series grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Impatiens walleriana Spellbound Series hardy in the UK?

Impatiens walleriana Spellbound 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 Spellbound Series?

Seed sowing, stem cuttings.

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