Celebration Apricot New Guinea Impatiens

Celebration Apricot is Ball FloraPlant’s New Guinea impatiens selection, with the cultivar denomination 'Balcelapt'. Ball describes it as vigorous and mounded, with large flowers that continue in heat, and lists a typical height and spread of 10–12 inches. [Ball FloraPlant](https://www.ballfloraplant.com/Products/Details/?phid=034900274000290) The NC State profile includes Celebration Apricot among its Impatiens hawkeri cultivars and recommends partial shade, moist well-drained soil, and organic matter; plants need more water as sun exposure increases. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) ## Landscape use Use this compact selection for seasonal color in patio containers, hanging baskets, small borders, or massed beds. NC State lists these uses for New Guinea impatiens and includes Celebration Apricot in its cultivar list. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) ## Siting and care Site in partial shade where moisture is hard to maintain. New Guinea impatiens can grow from full sun to deep shade, but partial shade and moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter are preferred; increase watering as direct sun increases. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) ## Maintenance Check containers and sunny plantings often in warm weather and keep the root zone moist without leaving it waterlogged. Remove faded or damaged growth when needed to keep the mound tidy.