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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 10–10Type Annual, PerennialClimate Subtropical
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — well-draining soil with a consistent moisture level; consider mass planting New Guinea Impatiens, image 59

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Perennial
Family
Balsaminaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Grown for their strikingly large flowers and broad
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — well-draining soil with a consistent moisture level; consider mass planting New Guinea Impatiens for a
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — often exhibiting a glossy texture with shades of green or even bronze undertones.<br><br>For best, image 34
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these plants are generally free from serious pests and diseases; making them a low-maintenance, image 62
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') — making them a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — often exhibiting a glossy texture with shades of green or even bronze undertones.<br><br>For best, image 57
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — they bloom from spring to frost; these annuals flourish in a range of conditions but prefer, image 51
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — annual / perennial for half or shade
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — they bloom from spring to frost; these annuals flourish in a range of conditions but prefer, image 74
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — New Guinea Impatiens should be planted in rich, image 58
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — When creating your landscape design; grown for their strikingly large flowers and broad
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches; often exhibiting a glossy texture with shades of, image 71
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — providing a continual splash of color to garden beds
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these shade-tolerant plants thrive in rich
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') — or hanging baskets to enliven your client's outdoor space; annual / perennial with lavender and orange and
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these annuals flourish in a range of conditions but prefer partial to full shade; while they are more
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — consider mass planting New Guinea Impatiens for a dramatic effect or use them in borders, image 65
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') — Grown for their strikingly large flowers and broad; and hanging baskets with minimal maintenance
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — and hanging baskets with minimal maintenance
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches; often exhibiting a glossy texture with shades of, image 48
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — these plants are generally free from serious pests and diseases; making them a low-maintenance option for
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