Impatiens flowers are native to East Africa and are members of the Basaminaceae family. They are popularly known as ‘touch me not’. George Bowles discovered impatiens in 1632, and Carl Linneasa, a Swedish naturalist, named it impatiens noli-tangere. Impatiens flowers come in many varieties, but the most common and widely cultivated is impatiens walleriana. This …
“Touch Me Nots” Everything you need to know about growing and caring for Sunpatiens! Sunpatiens are exquisite boxy-like flowers that come in vibrant shades of pinks, reds, purples, and whites. These lovely flowers grace the landscapes of many and fill gardens and outdoor living areas with their charming presence. Did you know that Sunpatiens are …
All Impatiens (Impatiens wallerana) are over-achievers, blooming from early spring until the first frost in fall ends their life cycle. However, the double variety is a double over-achiever, producing double-petaled blooms throughout its annual lifespan. Planting and growing these colorful annual flowers is easy with these tips. Planting Location Double Impatiens are hardy in most …
New Guinea Impatiens Info Impatiens of all varieties are reliable shade-garden favorites that are hardy in most growing zones across the nation. While prized for their petite mounds of colorful blooms and easy-care growing habits, one variety is becoming a stand-out, and that’s the New Guinea impatiens. Larger than other varieties of this annual plant, …
