Impatiens New Guinea

Scientific Name: Impatiens hawkeri (New Guinea Impatiens) Common Name: New Guinea Impatiens Exposure: Partial shade to full shade Blooming Time: Blooms continuously from spring to fall Bloom Duration: Blooms persist for several weeks Fragrance: Generally not fragrant Plant Growing Habit: Upright, bushy annual Characteristics: Features large, showy flowers in a wide range of colours, including pink, orange, red, purple, and white; glossy, dark green foliage Spacing: Space plants approximately 12 to 18 inches apart Height: Typically grows up to 12 to 24 inches tall Width: Spreads widely, with a spread of about 12 to 18 inches Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance; prefers well-draining soil and regular watering to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; benefits from occasional fertilization and deadheading spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming