Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot'
Busy Lizzie
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Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot') - Description
An abundance of rose like blooms. Fiesta impatiens provide vivid color and are easy to grow! There is no need to remove faded flowers or prune.
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot') - 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.
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot') - 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.
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot') - 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.
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot') - Pest
Impatiens are susceptible to spider mites, snails, and slugs. If these pests do any damage to the plant, simply prune the damaged area.
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot') - 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.
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Sparkler Pink Hot') - 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.
