Botanical Name: Common Names:
Impatiens hawkeri Paradise New Guinea Impatiens,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
An attractive series of Impatiens with great garden performance and much larger flowers than the standard Impatiens. Well branched, neat habits with masses of large flowers. All colours flower at the same time. Great for containers. Tolerant of a full sun position. 'Paradise' series has dark-green foliage and bright coloured flowers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Balsaminaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate