New Guinea impatiens

Quick Overview

Impatiens hawkeri, the New Guinea impatiens, is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It has been bred and hybridized in cultivation to produce a line of garden plants.

Description

New Guinea impatiens form small clumps of foliage with colorful proliferating flowers.This variety of impatiens boasts pointy leaves, of dark green, burgundy, and variegated, which stay attractive throughout the season. Flower colors include shades of orange, pink, red, white, and purple, with blooms similar to, but larger than, those of common impatiens. The flowers of New Guinea impatiens consist of five heart-shaped petals. This plant makes a perfect addition to a pollinator garden, as the blooms attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Scientific name: Impatiens hawkeri
Family: Balsaminaceae
Genus: Impatiens
Kingdom: Plantae

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