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 |
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. |