Impatiens, Shrub Balsam, Poor Man's Orchid, Poor Man's Rhododendron 'Madonna'

Impatienssodenii

Genus
Impatiens (im-PAY-shuns)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

San Francisco, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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San Francisco, CA | July 2012 | positive

This form was "rescued" my me and reintroduced to several commercial growers in 2003. It has been widely planted in the San Francisco Bay...Read More

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