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New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens X 'New Guinea'

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Overview

New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens x 'New Guinea') are vibrant, herbaceous perennials popular for their lush foliage and bright, flat-faced flowers. Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches, with a similar spread, these shade-tolerant plants thrive in rich, well-drained soil. Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12, they bloom from spring to frost, providing a continual splash of color to garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets with minimal maintenance.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 10–10Climate Subtropical
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Balsaminaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — Typically reaching heights of 12-24 inches; often exhibiting a glossy texture with shades of, image 71
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — they bloom from spring to frost; these annuals flourish in a range of conditions but prefer, image 74
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — providing a continual splash of color to garden beds; these plants are generally free from, image 75

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