Impatiens walleriana 'Variegata' (Variegated Impatiens, Variegated Busy Lizzie)
Botanical Information
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Species | walleriana |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| Category | Annuals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 50 |
| Height | 0.3 - 1.2 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 1.2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A free-flowering perennial with large, flat flowers. |
| Landscape | Excellent container plant. |
| Propagation | Propagate through softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Thrives in nutrient-rich soil with moderate moisture levels and bright sunlight but in a shaded area. |
| Pests | Slugs may be a problem, as well as grey mould. If kept under glass, red spider mites and aphids should be watched for. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Large, flat flowers to 2.5-5 cm in diameter. |
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