new guinea impatiens
Impatiens hawkeri
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 inches to 4 feet tall1.5 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Wide variety
Garden uses
Notes
New guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) is a perennial for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It can reach anywhere from 9 to 48 inches tall and spreads 18 to 36 inches wide. The flowers come in a wide variety of colors.
Pairs well with Begonia, Licorice plant, and Swedish ivy.