Divine™ Lipstick New Guinea Impatiens

Divine™ Lipstick New Guinea Impatiens is a seed-grown selection in PanAmerican Seed’s Divine series. Its vivid red flowers bring a familiar lipstick shade to Impatiens hawkeri and suit shaded beds, patio pots, and mixed containers. The breeder describes Divine as a New Guinea impatiens series for shade, with plants about 10 to 14 inches tall and 12 to 14 inches wide. This compact form suits the front of a shaded border or a container where its flowers can be seen at close range. Grow it in bright shade or partial shade in moist, organic-rich soil that drains freely. Keep the root zone evenly moist, especially in pots, and water more often in brighter, warmer conditions. Impatiens hawkeri is tropical and is commonly grown as a seasonal annual where freezing temperatures occur. Its flowering season varies with climate and local growing conditions. ## Maintenance Check containers often and water when the surface begins to dry; do not leave roots standing in water. Remove damaged leaves and spent blooms as needed, and watch for pests and disease. Protect plants from frost or grow them as seasonal bedding in cold-winter climates.