Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen'
African Impatiens
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African Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen') - Description
The first yellow garden impatiens! Bright 1" yellow flowers, cupped and enhanced with red veins in the center, complemented by golden-green foliage. Taller than standard impatiens, the plants grow 14" high in containers, up to 24" in the garden. Burpee Exclusive. Grows best in full to semi-shade. Space 14" apart in the garden or 1 seedling per 12" pot. Start indoors.
African Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen') - Blooming
Spurred, asymmetrical flowers. Five petals, but lower petals on each flower are fused. These ornamental flowers come in a wide range of colors, usually warm, but sometimes even lavender or violet.
African Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen') - Growth
Annuals, perennials and subshrubs with brittle, succulent stems and fleshy leaves. Seeds are contained in an explosive capsule that flings seeds in all directions when touched. Visited by hummingbirds.
African Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen') - Planting
Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, germination in 2-3 weeks at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Just press seeds into soil surface. Water only from below and keep humid by covering with plastic. Do not set in sun when covered. Transplant when nighttime temperatures are over 50°F (21-24°C). Perennials are easy to propagate by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
African Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen') - Pest
Impatiens are susceptible to spider mites, snails, and slugs. If these pests do any damage to the plant, simply prune the damaged area.
African Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen') - Interesting facts
The names Impatiens and Touch-Me-Not refer to the seed pods' explosive and abrupt opening of the fruit when touched. I. capensis, commonly known as Jewelweed, is a folk remedy for poison ivy, but there is no scientific proof of its effectiveness.
African Impatiens (Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen') - Soil and irrigation
Evenly moist, well-drained soil. The stems will wilt when they do not receive enough water. When grown in containers or under trees, they will need more water than usual.
