Super Elfin® XP Salmon Splash Impatiens

Super Elfin® XP Salmon Splash is a named XP color selection in the Super Elfin series of Impatiens walleriana. [PanAmerican Seed's catalog](https://www.panamseed.com/controls/MarketingPDF.aspx?blobid=541) lists Salmon Splash among the XP varieties, and [Hood's Gardens](https://www.hoodsgardens.com/plant/Impatiens-Super-Elfin) lists it under its Super Elfin profile. The published dimensions below are series ranges rather than exact measurements for this named color. ## Description The [PanAmerican catalog](https://www.panamseed.com/controls/MarketingPDF.aspx?blobid=541) describes the XP series as compact and basal-branching, with abundant, early blooms. It gives a height range of 8–10 inches and a spread of 12–14 inches. [Hood's profile](https://www.hoodsgardens.com/plant/Impatiens-Super-Elfin) describes the series as mounding and lists summer as its flowering season of interest. These are series-level characteristics; neither source supplies a point measurement for Salmon Splash. ## Garden Use [PanAmerican](https://www.panamseed.com/controls/MarketingPDF.aspx?blobid=541) describes the series as made for shade. [Hood's listing](https://www.hoodsgardens.com/plant/Impatiens-Super-Elfin) lists edging, mass planting and hanging baskets, along with container sizes. [Iowa State Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-impatiens-home-garden) describes I. walleriana as suitable for beds, containers and hanging baskets and recommends partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. ## Maintenance [Iowa State Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-impatiens-home-garden) advises watering impatiens in garden beds weekly during dry weather. Check container and hanging-basket soil frequently, and water when the surface is dry. The guide also recommends moderate fertilization.