Impatiens walleriana
Busy Lizzie is the most reliable and well-known choice for creating continuous carpets of color in partial shade and hidden garden areas.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Impatiens walleriana, a classic member of the Balsaminaceae family, is beloved for its vibrant, nonstop blooms and ease of growth in shaded to semi-shaded areas. Thriving in well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and moderate fertility (pH 6.0–6.5), this versatile annual is perfect for bedding, borders, and containers, providing a reliable splash of color from spring through frost.
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 walleriana Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Impatiens walleriana series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Impatiens walleriana, part of the Balsaminaceae family, is known for its classic, vibrant flat-faced flowers and fleshy, succulent-like stems. This tender annual thrives in partial to full shade, rich, moist, well-drained soil. With unmatched shade performance, Impatiens walleriana blooms continuously from late spring until frost, making it a favorite for mass shade bedding, window boxes, and under-tree plantings that need bright, dependable color in low light. |
| 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 |
| Flowering Season | Spring to Autumn |
Commercial Impatiens walleriana Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Impatiens walleriana lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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MUSICA™ Series
Explore Series: MUSICA™ Series →• Spectacular double flowers in a wide range of colors
• Branched, compact growth with uniform habit within
the series
• No pinching is necessary
• Superb for pots, hanging baskets and window boxes,
under semi-shaded areas
