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New Guinea Impatiens
Native wildflower
Native wildflowerImpatiens hawkeri
- Partial sun
- Zones 10–12
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Perennial
Overview
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) is a perennial native wildflower. Hardy in USDA zones 10 to 12.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; seeds need light to germinate so press gently into soil surface. Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off once frost danger passes.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-21 days.