Impatiens walleriana 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid'

Busy Lizzie

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Common Name: 

Busy Lizzie

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

Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid') - Description

A breakthrough impatiens, with rose-like blossoms that are touched with pixie dust, combining the double petals of Fanciful types with the unique pattern of the single-bloomed Stardust types in one lovely flower. Each plant is covered in blooms in shades of orange and pink, bringing brightness and magic to the shaded garden bed all summer. Ht: 10-12". Annual.

Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid') - 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 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid') - 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 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid') - 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 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid') - 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 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid') - 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 'Fanciful Stardust Mix Hybrid') - 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.

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