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Impatiens, Busy Lizzie

Impatiens Walleriana

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Overview

Impatiens walleriana, commonly known as Busy Lizzie, is a vibrant, shade-loving annual. It flourishes in partial to full shade, reaching a height of 6-24 inches with an equal spread. Its glossy foliage is a lush backdrop for its profuse, colorful blossoms ranging from white to pink, red, or purple. Ideal for borders or containers, Busy Lizzie requires moist, well-drained soil and offers a continuous display of blooms from spring to frost.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–10Climate Subtropical
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Impatiens walleriana, commonly known as Busy Lizzie, is a vibrant, shade-loving annual

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Balsaminaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Impatiens walleriana, commonly known as Busy Lizzie, is a vibrant, shade-loving annual; colorful blossoms
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — annual / ground cover / perennial for half or shade
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — annual / ground cover / perennial with lavender and pink and red and violet blooms
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — lavender and pink and red and violet flowers in the garden
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — enriching the horticultural tapestry of any shaded garden space
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — particularly suitable for borders
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — These low-maintenance plants require minimal fertilization and are relatively pest-resistant
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — which can lead to root rot
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — but care should be taken to avoid waterlogging
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Regular watering is necessary
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Its glossy foliage is a lush backdrop for its profuse; busy Lizzies produce an abundance of single or double
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — colorful blossoms ranging from white to pink; but care should be taken to avoid waterlogging
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Ideal for borders or containers; annual / ground cover / perennial for half or shade
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Busy Lizzie requires moist; well-drained soil and offers a continuous display of blooms from spring to frost
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — well-drained soil and offers a continuous display of blooms from spring to frost; ensuring a lush undergrowth
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — commonly referred to as Busy Lizzie; providing continuous visual interest.<br><br>For optimal growth
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — is a vibrant and versatile flowering plant that brings a pop of color to shady landscape designs; particularly
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — This herbaceous perennial; its glossy foliage is a lush backdrop for its profuse
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — often grown as an annual in temperate climates; this herbaceous perennial
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11; green backdrop for the flowers.<br><br>Flowering from late spring to
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — It flourishes in partial to full shade conditions; especially in warmer climates
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — Their succulent stems are laden with glossy; busy Lizzie requires moist
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — lance-shaped leaves approximately 2 to 3 inches long; it flourishes in partial to full shade conditions
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — green backdrop for the flowers.<br><br>Flowering from late spring to first frost; the blooms come in a variety

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