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Impatiens walleriana ‘Rockapulco Orange Shades’

Rockapulco Orange Shades Impatiens, Double Impatiens, Impatiens walleriana 'Balfiecoran'

Impatiens walleriana 'Rockapulco Orange Shades', Rockapulco Orange Shades Impatiens,Double Impatiens, Orange Impatiens, Orange Flowers

Impatiens walleriana ‘Rockapulco Orange Shades’ is a charming, well-branched perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of bright orange double flowers resembling rosebuds. Blooming freely from late spring to the first frosts, the blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage of dark green leaves. Very easy to care for, this ravishing Impatiens is ideal to brighten up a shady area. Heat tolerant, it is terrific for beds and borders or containers. Plant it where the flower detail can be admired close up.

  • Grows up to 10-20 in. tall (25-50 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm).
  • Extremely easy to grow, this walleriana impatiens thrives in part shade or full shade in moist, well-drained soil. Provide a sheltered site. An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
  • Impatiens are perennials in hardiness zones 10-11 or climate zones 17, 24, H1, H2, but treated as annuals in cooler areas.
  • No deadheading necessary.
  • Keep an eye out for aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil.
  • Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings.

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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2
Plant Type Annuals, Perennials
Plant Family Balsaminaceae
Genus Impatiens
Common names Impatiens
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm)
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, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Impatiens repens (Creeping Balsam)
Impatiens balsamina (Garden Balsam)
Impatiens stenantha (Narrow-Flowered Balsam)
Impatiens tinctoria (Dyers Busy Lizzie)
Impatiens omeiana (Hardy Impatiens)
Impatiens arguta (Toothed Busy Lizzie)

Recommended Companion Plants

Impatiens walleriana ‘Rockapulco Appleblossom’
Helichrysum petiolare ‘Limelight’ (Licorice Plant)
Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria Blue’ (Mealy Cup Sage)
Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’

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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2
Plant Type Annuals, Perennials
Plant Family Balsaminaceae
Genus Impatiens
Common names Impatiens
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm)
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, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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