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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.

Gardening facts about Impatiens glandulifera 'Red Wine' plant

How to Grow Impatiens glandulifera 'Red Wine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
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