Impatiens: Impatiens walleriana x Super Elfin Series 'Red'
Botanical name: Impatiens walleriana x Super Elfin Series 'Red'
Common name: Impatiens, Super Elfin 'Red' Hybrid
Planted
1
time
at a glance
Soil: | damp, acidic, clay |
---|---|
Sun: | |
Zones: | 10a thru 11a |
Care: |
average
|
Lifespan: |
annual
|
Category: | |
Attributes: |
deer resistant, fall interest |
go to full stats and tell us your opinion » |
description for "Impatiens: Impatiens walleriana x Super Elfin Series 'Red'"
Super Elfin 'Red' Hybrid Impatiens are part of the best known and most widely planted series of impatiens. Consistently the earliest to bloom with the broadest color range, the compact 8 to 10 inch plants always perform beautifully. Now including the popular 'Swirls,' the first true picotee impatiens with petals edged with deeper tones creating a lively swirled pattern. Also known as balsam or sultana. Carefree impatiens have become America's #1 annual for outdoor decorating. Their profusion of bloom, bright sparkling colors, continuous flowering and easy care make Super Elfin 'Red' Hybrid Impatiens perfect for any shady or semi-shady location whether it be in mass plantings, hanging baskets or containers. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks prior to last frost.