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Impatiens tuberosa

 
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Family: Balsaminaceae
Genus: Impatiens (im-PAY-shuns) (Info)
Species: tuberosa (too-ber-OH-suh) (Info)

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive annette68 On Mar 13, 2007, annette68 from Townsville
Australia (Zone 10a) wrote:

I received 5 seeds off this impatiens, 4 germinated, a fast growing impatiens with a succulent bottom that will expand if the plant is pinched, Gorgeous sized flowers, a gem.

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