Infinity Blushing Crimson Impatiens

Description

Bring the tropical oasis to your backyard! Infinity® Blushing Crimson New Guinea Impatiens Impatiens hawkeri can make it happen! Short in stature at 10 to 14 inches in height, it does not disappoint. Its dark green foliage display a gorgeous flower canopy of pink and red hues. It has a mounding habit that can spread up to 12 inches. Just add New Guinea Impatiens to a shady spot and enjoy the tropical island vibe all spring and summer long! The summer heat is no match for this beauty. Add this plant to borders, containers, or in large masses under a woodland edge. Use it as the filler when used in combination with a thriller and spiller. Infinity® Blushing Crimson Impatiens Care Easy to maintain, this New Guinea impatiens is easy to maintain. Plant it in partly shaded areas that receive 4 to 6 hours of light daily. It can be trimmed at any time to improve its shape. Deadheading is not necessary. Be vigilant of root rot or fungal issues. Botrytis and powdery mildew are fungal diseases common in new guinea impatiens. A combination of poor air circulation, damp conditions, and leftover plant debris can increase the likelihood of this. To prevent this, ensure soils dry out between waterings and the soil is porous and well-draining. Try watering in mid-morning to allow leaves to dry in between waterings. Apply light applications of fertilizer when in containers, and apply an annual application of fertilizer or compost to garden beds. Hardy to zones 10 to 11, impatiens do not tolerate cold temperatures and do not overwinter well. In zones 9 and below treat it as an annual. Infinity® Blushing Crimson Impatiens Spacing When planting in the landscape and containers, space impatiens 6 to 8 inches apart. Typically deep, large containers are ideal. The bigger the container the more water is available to the plant. A 12-inch hanging basket will dry out relatively quickly. A better option would be a 14 inch or larger container.Infinity® Blushing Crimson Impatiens InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 Flower Color(s): Pink, Red Flower Description: Red And Pink Bicolor Bloom Period: Planting To Frost Foliage Color(s) Green Foliage Description: Dark Green Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade Height Class: Short Height: 10-14 Inches Spread: 6-12 Inches Spacing: 6-8 Inches Habit: Mounded Watering: Average Drought Tolerant: No Container Role: Filler Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Edging Plant, Hanging Baskets, Landscape, Mass Planting Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Large Flowers, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary Maintenance: Easy Scientific Name: Impatiens hawkeri ‘Blushing Crimson’ USPPAF, Can PBRAF Common Name: Infinity® Blushing Crimson Impatiens Other Name(s): New Guinea Impatiens Plant Type: Annual Brand: Proven Winners