New Guinea Impatiens

New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) is a tender, mounding plant with glossy leaves and conspicuous spurred flowers. Cultivars vary in color and are grown in garden beds and containers where warm-season color is wanted. ## Site and season It grows from full sun to deep shade but flowers and foliage perform best in partial shade. Plant in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; plants in sunnier sites need more water. The showy flowers come in a range of colors and bloom from spring through fall, attracting butterflies. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) ## Landscape use Use New Guinea impatiens in hanging baskets and containers, as a small-group border or foundation planting, or in mass plantings. Its foliage may show green, bronze, or purple tones, depending on cultivar and conditions. ## Maintenance Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather and in brighter locations. It is frost tender; in cooler climates it is generally grown as a seasonal annual.