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New Guinea Impatiens

Nonstop flowers in a beautiful hue are offset by handsome, glossy foliage. Popularly used for adding lively color to containers and annual plantings. Particularly lovely in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Provide shelter from wind.

Companion Plants

Dusty Miller

Petunia

Viola

Plant Details

  • Common name

    New Guinea Impatiens

  • Botanical name

    Impatiens hawkeri

  • Variety

    Bicolor

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    15-24" (38-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Biweekly

  • Water

    Daily

  • Bloom Color

    Red

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds