Impatiens walleriana Blue Pearl F1

Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers in : June to frost
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Baskets, Bedding, Borders, Containers, Patios, Pot Plants
• Height : 10 inches

Description

A delightful pastel blue-lilac shade never seen before in impatiens borne on compact base branching, very free flowering plant. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, pots or bedding in sun or shade. Flowers all summer long. Height 15-25cm (6-10in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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Sowing Instructions

Sow late winter to mid spring at 21-24C (70-75F) on the surface of a good seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Ensure the soil is damp but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination, usually 14-21 days. Do not exclude light.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart in sun or part shade on ordinary well drained soil. For pot plants, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow cool, well ventilated and give plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.

Aftercare

For dwarf, early blooming plants grow on the dry side and do not feed.