Annual – Impatiens
Impatiens
Botanical name: impatiens walleriana
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 6 inches – 2 ft in height with a 1-3 ft spread
Hardy zone: 10-11
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season
Foliage color: green
Flower color: red, pink, purple, orange, white
Bloom time: year-round
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: annual flower garden, container plant, hanging baskets, seasonal edging
Special features: long-lasting blooms, disease resistant
Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: begonias, coleus, fern, caladium
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
