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Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Variegated White ('Sakimp018'PBR) (SunPatiens Series) (NG/v)
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busy lizzie [SunPatiens Spreading Variegated White]

A bushy perennial to 50cm tall, usually grown as an annual. Tapering-tipped leaves have toothed margins and striking variegation of green with a central yellow band. Flowers are white, 3-5cm wide, appearing in summer through to autumn

Synonyms
Impatiens 'Sakimp018'PBR

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Variegated Yellow
Summer White Green Variegated Yellow
Autumn White Green Variegated Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Balsaminaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Impatiens can be annuals or evergreen perennials, with fleshy stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, 5-petalled flowers

Name status

Trade

Horticultural Group
New Guinea impatiens, derived from I. × hawkeri, have brightly-coloured, relatively-large flowers set against typically dark green foliage on a plant with a neat habit, typically up to 60cm wide and tall

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How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in a sheltered, partially shaded sitiation with a moist but well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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