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Cajun Series™ impatiens

Impatiens walleriana Cajun Series™

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Cajun Series™ impatiens come in various colors, and their rich, saturated tints are a perfect choice for brightening shady borders. These impatiens grow to about a foot tall and bloom from summer to frost. —Julia Jones, “Designing With Annuals,” Fine Gardening #120

CareProvide moist, rich, well-drained soil in part shade or full shade.

PropagationStart seed in spring indoors. Many cultivars are readily available at garden centers, however.

ProblemsSlugs

  • Genus : Impatiens
  • Plant Height : 6 to 12 inches
  • Plant Type : Annuals
  • Uses : Containers
  • Bloom Time : Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  • Maintenance : Low
  • Moisture : Medium Moisture
  • Growth Rate : Moderate
  • Light : Partial Shade to Full Shade
  • Flower Color : Pink, Red, White
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest

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