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New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens X 'New Guinea'

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Overview

New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens x 'New Guinea') are vibrant, herbaceous perennials popular for their lush foliage and bright, flat-faced flowers. Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches, with a similar spread, these shade-tolerant plants thrive in rich, well-drained soil. Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12, they bloom from spring to frost, providing a continual splash of color to garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets with minimal maintenance.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 10–10Climate Subtropical
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inchesNew Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these shade-tolerant plants thrive in richNew Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — providing a continual splash of color to garden bedsNew Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — they bloom from spring to frostNew Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — and hanging baskets with minimal maintenance+68

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Balsaminaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — herbaceous perennials popular for their lush foliage and bright
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these shade-tolerant plants thrive in rich
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — providing a continual splash of color to garden beds
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — they bloom from spring to frost
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — and hanging baskets with minimal maintenance
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Grown for their strikingly large flowers and broad
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — often exhibiting a glossy texture with shades of green or even bronze undertones.<br><br>For best results
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — well-draining soil with a consistent moisture level
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — New Guinea Impatiens should be planted in rich
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — The plant's leaves themselves are eye-catching
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these annuals flourish in a range of conditions but prefer partial to full shade
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — While they are more tolerant of the sun than their traditional Impatiens counterparts
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — periodic watering during dry spells is essential to maintain their lush appearance
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these plants are generally free from serious pests and diseases
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — making them a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — lavender and orange and pink and purple and red and white flowers in the garden
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — annual / perennial with lavender and orange and pink and purple and red and white blooms
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — or hanging baskets to enliven your client's outdoor space
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — When creating your landscape design
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — consider mass planting New Guinea Impatiens for a dramatic effect or use them in borders
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — herbaceous perennials popular for their lush foliage and bright; ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — annual / perennial for half or shade

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