How to Grow and Care for New guinea impatiens

New guinea impatiens, also known as Sun Impatiens, Sunpatiens, Impatiens of New Guinea, New Guinea Hybrids

New guinea impatiens thrive with consistent moisture but well-draining soil to prevent root rot, a key special care point. They require bright, indirect light to promote blooming but need protection from intense, direct sunlight. These plants are fairly easy to care for and adapt well to both garden beds and containers, making them popular among gardeners.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing New guinea impatiens

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Mid spring, Late spring
Hardiness Zones	10-12

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Varieties of New guinea impatiens

New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Salmon'

New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Salmon' is a great choice for shady spots, with salmon-pink petals and dark green foliage that stands out in any garden. This plant is a reliable bloomer and attracts pollinators. Interestingly, new guinea impatiens 'Infinity Salmon' were first discovered in the 19th century by a Dutch botanist who stole seeds from a Papua New Guinea garden and brought them back to Europe.

New guinea impatiens 'Sunpatiens Spreading Carmine Red'

New guinea impatiens 'Sunpatiens Spreading Carmine Red' is a spreading impatiens cultivar with great vigor, hardiness, and disease resistance. This particular cultivar blooms masses of red flowers. It grows and spreads rapidly, so it is perfect for urban planting or large beds where good coverage is desirable. It thrives in sun or shade, in any soil type, and in most climates. In very cold areas, it is used as an annual rather than a perennial.

New guinea impatiens 'Sunpatiens Spreading Shell Pink'

New guinea impatiens 'Sunpatiens Spreading Shell Pink' is a member of the celebrated Sunpatiens group of touch-me-not hybrids bred for their consistency of color. And the color of this particular touch-me-not is indeed a vigorous shell pink. These hybrids have been bred to withstand excess humidity, heat, and rain, so they are an excellent and easy-to-grow source of garden color.

New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Pink'

New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Pink'' is a pink cultivar of New guinea impatiens named for its infinitely vibrant blooms. It is one of the tallest cultivars of this species (reaching slightly over 30 cm). Gardeners love that this cultivar is heat tolerant and easy to grow.

New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Orange'

New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Orange' is a cultivated plant from the balsam family. Named "Infinity Orange" for the color of its blooms, it’s a popular garden and container plant. New guinea impatiens 'Infinity Orange' was bred to produce a profusion of bright orange blooms throughout the summer. The blossoms are also what sets it apart from other plants in the genus.

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New guinea impatiens exhibits a mounding growth habit, reaching heights of 6 to 20 inches (15 to 50 cm). This annual sports a profusion of vibrant flowers, each distinctively marked by an elongated spur at its base. The lush foliage forms a dense canopy, creating a striking visual contrast with the ornate blossoms.