Impatiens sodenii 'Madonna'

Also Known As

Madonna Poor Man's Rhododendron

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'
W: 6'

planting zones

9a-11

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Impatiens sodenii 'Madonna' plant details

Impatiens sodenii 'Madonna' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens sodenii 'Madonna'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens sodenii 'Madonna'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This monster of an Impatiens is tender, but how many summer annuals can you get that grow 4-6’ in one season?? Succulent stems are fast and branching tips are decorated with 2 ½” white flowers from pink buds all summer thru fall. Bright shade, AM sun, rich moist soil. Tip prune to maximize blooms!

By: Secret Garden Growers

I love this perennial Impatiens so much because it’s a champion when it comes to problem shade areas. With a nice, fast, 5’ x 6,’ shrub-like, rounded, evergreen form, it provides YEAR AROUND BLOOM with lotsa large, 3,” pure white flowers, excellent weed suppression & deer resistance! This photo shows ONE PLANT and me, so you can get an idea of the size. Not fussy about soil or root competition from trees, it lives forever just asking for water maybe once a week & a layer of compost annually to keep it really green. I prune mine back to 3’ in Winter for extra bushiness.