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Impatiens tinctoria

Fragrant

Genus: Impatiens
Family: Balsaminaceae

About this plant

I. tinctoria is a vigorous, erect, tuberous perennial, to 2m tall, with fleshy stems and dark green, deeply-veined leaves up to 23cm long. Sprays of hooded and spurred, scented, white flowers up to 6cm across, with dark pink markings in the centre, are produced in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in partial shade. Mulch well in winter

Pruning

No pruning needed other than to cut down stems at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally problem free

Diseases

Generally problem free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverArchitectural

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years