Scott's Nursery Ltd.
Scientific Name: Impatiens walleriana
Common Name: Impatiens, Busy Lizzie
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Blooming Time: Spring to fall
Bloom Duration: Throughout the growing season
Fragrance: Generally not fragrant
Plant Growing Habit: Upright to spreading
Characteristics: Profuse flowering with single or double blossoms in various colours including pink, red, orange, purple, and white.
Spacing: Plant 8-12 inches apart
Height: 6-24 inches, depending on variety
Width: 6-18 inches, depending on variety
Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Susceptible to downy mildew, so avoid overhead watering and provide good air circulation.
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