Impatiens glandulifera 'Red Wine'

Also Known As

Impatiens glandulifera 'Wine Red'
Wine Red Policeman's Helmet

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-11

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Impatiens glandulifera 'Red Wine' plant details

Impatiens glandulifera 'Red Wine' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens glandulifera 'Red Wine'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, potentially invasive, self-sowing, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens glandulifera 'Red Wine'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

So new & so rare! Ray Brown, owner of Rare Plants Nursery & garden in Devon, England, has come up with this new selection of “Policeman’s Helmet.” The very large flowers are “darkest burgundy” & dangle at the ends of multi-branching stems. It’s a big plant - 3’ to 4’ tall, extremely easy & fast growing. Impatiens glandulifera prefers bright shade or part shade (morning sun is OK) & rich, loamy soil. Reseeds easily, so you’ll have fresh plants every year! Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to Connecticut, Oregon or Washington.