Impatiens hybrida
Hybrid impatiens provides rich summer color in various shades for shady conditions, displaying improved growth performance and high resistance to foliar diseases.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
A member of the Balsaminaceae family, Impatiens hybrida combines the shade performance of traditional impatiens with the sun tolerance and vigor of New Guinea types. These interspecific hybrids flourish in part shade to filtered sun, evenly moist, and well‑drained soil. Continuous flowering, mildew resistance, and lush branching make them a go‑to choice for patio pots, hanging baskets, and shaded landscape beds that need season‑long color.
Remove from mist quickly; spray adjuvant at sticking. pH 5.8–6.5, EC 0.5–0.9, feed 50–80 ppm N depending on type. Optional Ethephon at 300 ppm after sticking resets flowering. Maintain 70°F (21°C); pinch not recommended. Fungicide at sticking and week 2.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Impatiens hybrida Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Impatiens hybrida series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Impatiens hybrida, part of the Balsaminaceae family, is known for its robust growth and incredibly dense, colorful floral canopy. This shade-loving annual thrives in partial to full shade, rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. With high resistance to downy mildew (in modern hybrids), Impatiens hybrida blooms continuously from spring to frost, making it a favorite for shaded garden beds, hanging baskets, and woodland borders that need reliable, high-impact shade color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Root under moderate mist and shade. Maintain 70-74°F (21-23°C) for rooting and early growth. pH 5.8-6.2 (Begonias prefer 5.5-5.8). EC 0.8-1.0, feed 75-100 ppm N. Avoid overhead watering late in the day to prevent Botrytis and foliar diseases. Use preventative fungicides. Light pinching may be required depending on the crop structure. |
| Growth Habit | Mounded |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Packs, Quarts, Baskets, Shade Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Spring to Autumn |
Commercial Impatiens hybrida Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Impatiens hybrida lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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SOL LUNA PRIME™ Series
Explore Series: SOL LUNA PRIME™ Series →• Uniform habit and bloom time across all colors
• On average flower 7 to 10 days faster than Sol Luna
• Suitable for quarts, gallons, patio pots, and hanging baskets
• Outstanding outdoor performance for full sun to full shade
• Enhanced wilting recovery for prolonged shelf life
• Less sensitive to higher EC 1-1.2Read about the Journey – 25 Years of Breeding click here
Growing Tips click here
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SOL LUNA™ Compact series
Explore Series: SOL LUNA™ Compact series →- Thrives in both sunny and shaded conditions
- Plant anywhere for a bright ball of color
- Uniform, series was bred and selected to perform
well in packs up to 15 cm - Varieties maintain their vigor, structure, and size over time
- Little to no PGR needed
