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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
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.
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