Impatiens sodenii
An evergreen, frost-tender, bushy perennial or subshrub to 1.5m tall. Its leaves are narrowly-oval, toothed, up to 15cm long and arranged in whorls of 6-12. White or pale pink flowers, sometimes with darker markings, are borne singly or in pairs, mainly in the summer, at the tips of the stems
Synonyms
Impatiens sodenii subsp. sodenii var. ugandenseImpatiens ugandensis
see moreImpatiens sodenii subsp. oliveri
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- E Tropical Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a sheltered, partially-shaded site and a moist but well-drained soil with protection from frost
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Sub-tropical
- 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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