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🌸 Impatiens

Impatiens walleriana
ornamentals Annual Balsaminaceae
Impatiens plant photo
☀️ Sun
Shade to Partial Shade
💧 Water
High
🗺️ Zones
10-11
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Rich, moist
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
8-12 in
📐 Height
6-24 in
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (4)

🤝 Begonia
Both shade lovers; different textures create interest
🤝 Fern
Both love shade and moisture - woodland companions
🤝 Hosta
Shade garden classics with complementary colors
🤝 Tomato
Shade from tomatoes protects impatiens in hot climates

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ Walnut
Juglone sensitive ornamental

📝 Growing Notes

Essential shade color. Needs consistent moisture. Downy mildew resistant varieties available.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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