Overview
Impatiens Yoco (Paradise Series) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Yoco (Paradise 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 Yoco (Paradise Series) is a bushy, compact cultivar of the Impatiens genus, which includes annuals or evergreen perennials with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar features fleshy, toothed foliage and thrives in full shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H3. Impatiens Yoco is suitable for summer and autumn interest and is commonly used in bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and as groundcover.
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 Yoco (Paradise 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 Yoco (Paradise 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 Yoco (Paradise Series)?
Impatiens Yoco (Paradise Series) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens Yoco (Paradise Series) need?
Impatiens Yoco (Paradise Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens Yoco (Paradise Series) hardy in the UK?
Impatiens Yoco (Paradise 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 Yoco (Paradise Series)?
Seed sowing, stem cuttings.
More in the Impatiens genus
- Impatiens 'Samba'
- Impatiens Antigua ('Kitigua')
- Impatiens Jose ('Kijos')
- Impatiens 'Balfusimglo'
- Impatiens 'Blues' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)
- Impatiens 'Duepetorstar' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimpmaxwhi' (NG)