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balsam 'Congo Cockatoo' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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balsam 'Congo Cockatoo'

Impatiens niamniamensis 'Congo Cockatoo'

Genus: Impatiens
Family: Balsaminaceae

About this plant

A short-lived, upright, evergreen perennial up to 90cm in height. The flattened, tubular flowers hang below the leaves and have a green, hooded mouth, yellow middle and red, hooked tail. It can flower at any time of year

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyChalkClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Needs a sheltered, partially shaded site and a moist but well-drained soil. Grow in a container, protected over winter above at 15°C, or use in sub-tropical planting schemes for summer displays

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and vine weevil under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years