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Impatiens, Busy Lizzy 'Swirl Mixed'

Impatienswalleriana

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Genus
Impatiens (im-PAY-shuns)
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Species
walleriana (wall-er-ee-AH-nuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Red-Orange
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Lubbock, Texas

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Lubbock, TX (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

Profusely blooms from May to first frost. Cannot tolerate direct Texas sun, but does well in shade, water daily. Not cold hardy.

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