New Guinea Impatiens
Scientific Name: Impatiens hawkeri Hook. f.
Synonym: Impatiens holstii, Impatiens sultanii
Family: Balsaminaceae
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 6-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 32°F (0°C)
Heat Tolerance: Generally killed by the heat in Phoenix, after June
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Tropical Africa
Growth Habits: Perennial generally grown as annual, from 10 inches to 2 feet tall (25 to 60 cm) depending on the variety
Watering Needs: Abundant water, keep soil moist
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
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