| Cultivation:
Pronounced im pay' shenz. "New Guinea Impatiens" are
the largest plants in the Impatiens family. They have thick stems
and very colorful foliage with extra large flowers. "New
Guinea Impatiens" can tolerate a bit more sun than the
bedding Impatiens... but a shady area is still preferred. They
also tend to drink a bit more water.
Impatiens do not perform well in full hot sun. Ideally they
should be grown in partial shade to nearly full shade with early morning or late day
sun. Plant in fertile well drained soil in either beds or in
containers. Space plants 8" - 10" apart. Protect from high winds and early season frosts. Feed
Impatiens every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Impatiens can be moved
indoors at the end of the growing season to a sun room or sunny
window and kept as a flowering house plant.
Available colors: Apricot,
Blush Pink Improved, Candy Pink, Cherry Red, Deep Coral, Deep
Pink, Deep Red, Electric Pink, Electric Rose, Lavender Glow, Light
Lavender Improved, Light Salmon, Neon Salmon, Orange, Pink,
Purple, Purple Star, Raspberry Rose, Red Improved, Rose, Rose
Star, Salmon, Sangria, Sunset Apricot, Tropical Peach, and White.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or mildews.
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