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Impatiens auricoma x bicaudata


Jungle Gold




Origin:  Native to Madagascar.
Family
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Species
auricoma x bicaudata
Category
Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
12
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Greater than 9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1b
Temperature (°C)
10 to 15
Temperature (°F)
50 to 60
Height
0.45 - 0.6 m
Spread
0.3 - 0.45 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJuneJulyAugust
General Description
A species of Impatiens with bright orange flowers. When grown in ideal conditions the plant can bloom all year.
Landscape
Single specimen, flower bed. Recommend that it be grown indoors in cooler climates.
Cultivation
Prefers well-drained, acidic soils in partial sun.
Shape
Upright and bushy.
Growth
Fast
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Naturally grows in mild, tropical climates; specifically along the coast of Madagascar.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or stem cuttings.
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