THE PLANT
Long spikes of white, pink, and red blooms grace this very decorative and frost-resistant plant.
THE TYPE
Seymour Chwast's Artone shows exaggerated and ironic elements, as is typical of the artist's style.
Details
Name
Impatiens
Variety
Tom Thumb mixed
Latin name
Impatiens balsamina
Seed quantity
0,3 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
30-60 cm height, 20-30 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 20 cm diameter
How to grow
Sowing
Outdoor Late spring, after last frost
Indoor 8-10 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 10-15 days
Temperature 21-24°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep, cover lightly with soil
Indoor Sow in trays, cover lightly, keep moist
Caring
Light Partial shade to full shade
Watering Regular, keep soil consistently moist
Soil Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Feeding Balanced fertilizer every 4 weeks during the growing season
Growing tip
Impatiens thrive in shaded areas with regular moisture. Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Harvesting
Harvest flowers when fully open. Remove spent blooms regularly to promote new growth.
Interesting facts
Fun fact 1
Impatiens are also known as “Touch-me-not” due to their seed pods, which burst open when touched.
Fun fact 2
Originally native to India, impatiens are now popular worldwide as shade-loving garden flowers.