Impatiens tinctoria (Perennial impatiens)

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

In warm or frost-free areas, grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded site. Does not tolerate heat or humidity. Protect in winter or overwinter indoors. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered light.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Erect

Native to

Eastern Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Regular consumption of large quantities of any part of this plant is toxic.

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