Impatiens gomphophylla

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

9a-12

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Impatiens gomphophylla plant details

Impatiens gomphophylla is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens gomphophylla

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens gomphophylla

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

avail 4/15 Tall, fleshy stems to 4' on this tuberous perennial, more upright than spreading at about 2' wide (more over time). 1" exotic flowers (remind me of parrots) are held close to the stem from top to bottom. bi-colored red and yellow for a bright o

By: Secret Garden Growers

The Impatiens of my dreams! It’s rare, bizarre, tough & ORANGE. Growing to 4’ in height & around as wide, the sunset hued, curious blooms are borne all along the spindly stems & show themselves off & on throughout the year. Each bloom is a little over an inch in size, with a red hood & a yellow spur. As the plants mature, they put on a showier & showier display! Said to be quite hardy, but since we haven’t tested it & the plant is so new to cultivation, we’re putting it at zone 9. We’ve seen it freeze back to its tuberous roots when hit with frost, but pop right back strong as ever come Spring! Distribution is widespread – this species can be found in the open grasslands of several countries in Middle & Eastern Africa.