Impatiens Fanfare Fuschia ('Balfafusia') (Fanfare Series)
busy lizzie [Fanfare Fuschia]
A dense, moundedperennial to around 50cm tall that is usually grown as an annual. It has dark green, toothed leaves that taper to a point and bearsdeep pink flowers over a long period from summer into autumn

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a sheltered, partially-shaded site with a moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- 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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