Impatiens glandulifera 'Candida'

Also Known As

Impatiens glandulifera candida

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

1-11

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Impatiens glandulifera 'Candida' plant details

Impatiens glandulifera 'Candida' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens glandulifera 'Candida'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: self-sowing, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens glandulifera 'Candida'

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

Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely, pure white, “Policeman's Helmet” flowers are held on multi-branching stems on this rare Impatiens species. It gets tall -- to 4' and bears serrated, 6” long leaves. The seed capsules are explosive when touched, catapulting the seeds at least 3 feet. Reseeds! (Though seedlings are easy to pull out). Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to Connecticut, Oregon or Washington.