hardy impatiens (Impatiens omeiana) plant — close-up photo
Easy to grow

hardy impatiens

Impatiens omeiana

Overview

The hardy impatiens (Impatiens omeiana) is an attractive low-maintenance plant. Its white-spotted flowers are typically violet, purple, and pink. It is a frost-tolerant perennial and is easily established by seed. Hardy impatiens grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full to partial sun and does best with regular watering throughout the growing season. It can reach up to 3 feet in height and spreads about one foot wide. Blooms appear in spring and summer. Hardy impatiens makes a great addition to borders, rock gardens, and pots. It also looks great in en masse plantings.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "3-4" days.

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Light

Part shade, full shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 6-9.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, May.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Cutting, Division

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