Impatiens sodenii 'Zanzibar'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

10a-11

Impatiens sodenii 'Zanzibar' plant details

Impatiens sodenii 'Zanzibar' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens sodenii 'Zanzibar'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, self-sowing, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens sodenii 'Zanzibar'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

To 4’ tall, perennial & almost ever blooming, this rare variety of Impatiens oliveri comes to us from the amazing “Mr. Impatiens” Derick Pitman. Large (3” across) & lovely, lavender blushed blooms are sweetly decorated with magenta markings around the throat. Impatiens oliveri usually grows 3’ to 4’ tall, with strongly multi-branching, semi-succulent stems. It is frost tender (30 degrees F), so it’s best grown (as a perennial) in USDA zones 10-11 & will bounce back from the roots if frost damaged. Grow it in morning sun or bright shade in rich, composted soil. Pollinated by hummingbirds & moths. Self-sows!