Impatiens, New Guinea (Impatiens hawkeri)
Impatiens, New Guinea Plant Features
The gem-like flowers and foliage of New Guinea impatiens will transform shady spots in your landscape into a festival of color. These super-easy annual flowers can be used as eye-popping bedding plants or in container combinations. New Guinea impatiens grow 12 to 15 inches tall and besides their colorful flowers, many New Guinea impatiens also offer variegated foliage. Hummingbirds will also visit the flowers for a quick snack.New Guinea Impatiens Questions?
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Impatiens, New Guinea Growing Instructions
Plant New Guinea impatiens in a shady location with rich, well-drained soil. Use a commercial potting mix if you are growing New Guinea impatiens in containers. Keep the soil slightly moist at all times. New Guinea impatiens don't like sitting in water, but they wilt dramatically if allowed to dry out.New Guinea impatiens are not intended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Constantly moist soil
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Light
Outside: Part sun
Outside: Shade
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Colors
Orange
Pink
Red
White
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Special Features
Attracts hummingbirds
Colorful foliage
Super-easy to grow
Complement your Impatiens, New Guinea
BegoniaBegonia and New Guinea impatiens are a great team.
Caladium
Create a tropical paradise with New Guinea impatiens and Caladium.
Hosta
Interplant New Guinea impatiens with Hosta in the shade border.
