Impatiens sodenii 'Robert the Red'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 5'

planting zones

9a-11

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Impatiens sodenii 'Robert the Red' plant details

Impatiens sodenii 'Robert the Red' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens sodenii 'Robert the Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: red stems, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens sodenii 'Robert the Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We've got a major crush on charming DARK RED stemmed chap 'Robert the Red'. Have a problem shade area? Robert's your man. With a fast-growing, 5' x 6' shrub-like rounded evergreen form, he'll provide YEAR AROUND BLOOM with lotsa large 3" rosy pink flowers that pop against deep green leaves. Excellent for weed suppression & deer resistance! Not fussy about soil (clay is cool) or root competition from trees, he'll live forever just asking for water maybe once a week & a layer of compost annually to keep him really green. I prune mine back to 3' in Winter for extra bushiness. A big thanks to Derick Pitman ("Mr. Impatiens") for this stunning introduction.