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Impatiens hawkerii


Divineā„¢ New Guinea impatiens, Burgundy, Blue Pearl, Scarlet Bronze Leaf, White Blush




Origin:  PanAmerican Seed.
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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
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.
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