NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS 6*9cm

Description
The Busy lizzie (Impatiens hawkeri) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless red, orange, pink or white flowers throughout the season. The dark green leaves are lanceolate. A semi-shady to shady location and a well-drained substrate are preferred.

Bulletpoints
* Continuous bloomer

Leaves
The leaves of the Busy lizzies are dark green, lanceolate, serrated.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Prefers a permeable, loose substrate.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Care
- Withered and yellow leaves must be plucked out regularly and old branches cut out. This encourages the growth of new flowers. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves. - Many bedding and balcony plants have high to very high nutrient requirements. For this reason, slow-release fertiliser should be mixed into the potting soil when planting. After 4-6 weeks, liquid fertiliser should be added regularly.

Flower
The red, orange, pink, white, cupped flowers appear from August to October.