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Tropical Shades Double Impatiens

Impatiens walleriana

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Overview

The Tropical Shades Double Impatiens, or Impatiens walleriana 'Tropical Shades', is a mounded annual with double, rosebud-like blooms in peachy pink to deep orange over green foliage. It grows 10-20 inches tall and spreads 12-24 inches. Best in part shade to shade with average moisture and fertile, well-drained soil, it blooms from planting to frost without deadheading. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.8333333–1.6666666 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Balsaminaceae

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Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — or Impatiens walleriana 'Tropical Shades'
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — is a mounded annual with double
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — It grows 10-20 inches tall and spreads 12-24 inches
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — Best in part shade to shade with average moisture and fertile
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — rosebud-like blooms in peachy pink to deep orange over green foliage
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — it blooms from planting to frost without deadheading
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — prized for bringing rosebud-like flowers into the softer light of shaded gardens
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — commonly referred to as Tropical Shades Double Impatiens
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — is a luminous annual from the Proven Winners® collection
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — The color range is part of its charm: blossoms may open in peachy pink
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — mounded effect from planting until frost
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — Its fully double blooms gather in generous clusters over fresh green foliage
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — Gardeners often note its dependable performance in partial shade
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — A light feeding or compost-enriched bed will support steady bloom
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — though spent flowers may be removed for a tidier appearance
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — well-drained soil that is not allowed to dry excessively
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — forming a rounded cushion of continuous color
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — It is grown as an annual in most climates
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — though it is perennial in frost-free regions and hardy in USDA Zones 10a through 11b
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — or deeper tropical orange tones
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — It is refreshingly easy to maintain: deadheading is not necessary
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — If plants become taller than desired
Tropical Shades Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) — while container plantings benefit from regular fertilization

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