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Impatiensmirabilis

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Genus
Impatiens (im-PAY-shuns)
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Species
mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
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
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Jaraíz de la Vera, Extremadura

Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2004 | neutral

very unusual species of impatiens which I can only find limited information on... is supposedly a monster of the impatiens world- huge fl...Read More

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