Impatiens walleriana
'Variegata'
Variegated Impatiens, Variegated Busy Lizzie
| Family |
| Balsaminaceae |
| Genus |
| Impatiens |
| Species |
| walleriana |
| Cultivar |
| 'Variegata' |
| Category |
| Annuals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10a - 11b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -1 -10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 30 - 50 |
| Height |
| 0.3 - 1.2 m |
| Spread |
| 0.3 - 1.2 m |
| General Description |
| A free-flowering perennial with large, flat flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent container plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Thrives in nutrient-rich soil with moderate moisture levels and bright sunlight but in a shaded area. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| 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. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through softwood cuttings. |