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New Guinea Impatiens

New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens hawkeri

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 10a – Zone 11b

New Guinea Impatiens are tropical perennials prized for their colorful flowers and attractive foliage that bloom nearly year-round in warm conditions. They thrive in bright, indirect light and prefer consistently moist soil, making them excellent container plants or bedding for shaded gardens.

Overview

Form
mounded, bushy
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 10aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b

pH Range

5.56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 6.5

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Native Range

New Guinea

Function & Care

pollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with