Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet'

Double Impatiens

Photo of Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet' - Double Impatiens

No photo for the moment for Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet' - Double Impatiens

plus
Add a photo of Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet'

Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.

Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule

Common Name: 

Double Impatiens

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

30 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet') - Description

Fiesta Ole' impatiens provide rose like blooms in abundance! Plants keep their mounded shape and vivid color through the heat of the summer. There is no need to remove faded flowers or prune.

Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet') - 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.

Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet') - 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.

Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet') - 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.

Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet') - Pest

Impatiens are susceptible to spider mites, snails, and slugs. If these pests do any damage to the plant, simply prune the damaged area.

Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet') - 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.

Double Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet') - 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.

Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Ole Peach Sorbet' - Double Impatiens - Photos