Impatiens hawkerii
Divineā¢ New Guinea impatiens, Burgundy, Blue Pearl, Scarlet Bronze Leaf, White Blush
Family |
Balsaminaceae |
Genus |
Impatiens |
Species |
hawkerii |
Category |
Annuals |
Tradmarked Name |
Divine™ |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 - 12 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H1b |
Temperature (°C) |
-1 - 16 |
Temperature (°F) |
30 - 60 |
Height |
25 - 36 cm |
Spread |
30 - 36 cm |
General Description |
A well branched, free blooming plant with large petals that is available in a wide variety of colours. |
Cultivation |
Grow in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade (although full shade is tolerated). |
Pests |
No serious pest or disease problems, and is reported to be particularly resistant to downy mildew. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves range from green to bronze-green, with 3-7 oval to elliptic leaflets. |
Flower Description |
Flowers come in a wide variety of colours, including white, pink, orange, red, violet, and purple, and are flattened with 5 petals. |
Propagation |
May be propagated through cuttings. |