Blue Impatiens, Blue Dream Impatiens, Toothed Busy Lizzie, Impatiens roingensis
Tough and hardy, Impatiens arguta (Toothed Busy Lizzie) is an upright perennial with charming sprays of lavender-blue, trumpet shaped flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), adorned with gold and red markings. Blooming profusely for months in summer and fall, the interesting flowers dangle like porcelain earrings from fleshy red stems. The handsome foliage of deeply-veined, elliptic, finely serrated, dark green leaves, is evergreen in warmer climates. Perfect for the dry shade garden or cascading from a hanging basket.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Common names | Impatiens |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Common names | Impatiens |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Impatiens arguta (Toothed Busy Lizzie) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Impatiens arguta (Toothed Busy Lizzie) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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