This hybrid perennial sub-shrub has an upright foliage and form a low rounded habit. It has glossy green toothed elliptical leaves and the white to pink, lavender and orange saucer-shaped flowers appear in clusters just above the foliage from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Impatiens'New Guinea'is derived from Impatiens hawkeriand prefers well-drained humus rich, moist soils in a sunny to semi-shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

Balsum is a perennial that is grown for its colourful flowers and is planted in sub-tropical garden beds along front borders or mass planted for bedding displays. It is also used around a water feature for a tropical effect and establishes in 1 year. It is grown in pots and tubs and as an indoor or glass house specimen in cool climates.ID 1793

Impatiens (im-PĂT-ee-enz) 'New Guinea' Hybrids

Balsaminaceae (ball-SAM-in-AY-see-ee)