Divine™ Orange New Guinea Impatiens

Divine™ Orange New Guinea Impatiens is a seed-grown selection in PanAmerican Seed’s Divine F1 series. Its orange flowers and green foliage bring bright color to shaded beds, patio pots, and mixed containers. The breeder identifies Divine as Impatiens hawkeri and describes the series as a shade alternative for seed bedding production. Its catalogue names Divine Orange Green Leaf and lists plants at about 10 to 14 inches tall with a 12 to 14 inch spread. This compact size suits the front of a shaded border or a container where the flowers can be enjoyed up close. Grow it in bright shade or partial shade in moist, organic-rich soil that drains well. Keep the root zone evenly moist, checking pots more often in warm weather. New Guinea impatiens are tropical plants, so this selection is commonly used as a seasonal annual in areas that receive frost; flowering timing depends on local warmth and light. ## Maintenance Water when the soil surface starts to dry, while avoiding waterlogged roots. Remove spent flowers and damaged foliage as needed, and monitor regularly for pests or disease. Protect from frost or grow as seasonal bedding where winters are cold.