Buy Impatiens cathcartii 'Cherry Bomb'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9a-12

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $17

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Fewer than 25 at Cistus Nursery

4" | $14

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Impatiens cathcartii 'Cherry Bomb' plant details

Impatiens cathcartii 'Cherry Bomb' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Impatiens cathcartii 'Cherry Bomb'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: balsaminaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous, rare, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Impatiens cathcartii 'Cherry Bomb'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This wonderful selection was shared with us by Mr. Impatiens himself, Derick Pitman, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh in northern India, and differs from the usual yellow blooming form in two ways. First, it bares distinct maroon spotted stems, and second, red calyxes from which paired blooms emerge as early as late spring in cool climates. From damp places, preferring cool temperatures and rich, moist soil, and bright light for best bloom color. Similar to I. mengtszeana, up to 18" in height and rambling wider, though not quite as aggressively. Hardy to USDA zone 9b, most likely root hardy to zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Arching stems with burgundy spotted stems snake into a 18-24” mound. Pale yellow flowers with red calyces show up late in the season for us, late summer-early fall. Bright shade, moist organic soil. Mulch rhizomes to protect from freezing.