Fify Litesal
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers Johanna B.|Andijk, NL
Cultivation
Container culture of Impatiens walleriana
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f.
A cultivation method for Impatiens walleriana in hanging baskets and containers, requiring intensive watering and light control to develop a dense floral habit.
In the reference 61 varieties crop Busy Lizzie, where this is mentioned in the description.
Impatiens walleriana is widely used in container gardening due to its ability to quickly fill a given volume with a dense, profusely flowering mass. For a 30 cm container, an optimal density is considered to be 3–4 plants. It is recommended to use non-porous materials, such as plastic or metal, to slow down substrate drying and reduce the frequency of watering.
The plant is sensitive to light conditions and prefers partial shade; excessive light in containers leads to leaf drop, while insufficient light causes undesirable stretching of shoots. Regular pinching or pruning is necessary to maintain a compact bush shape. Due to the limited soil volume, the crop requires regular fertilization with liquid fertilizers during the flowering period.
In container conditions, Impatiens walleriana reacts critically to imbalances in water supply. Despite its preference for moist soil, water stagnation is unacceptable due to the risk of root rot; therefore, the presence of high-quality drainage holes is mandatory. Poor ventilation and improper moisture levels increase the plants' susceptibility to fungal diseases.
General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.
Varieties of Busy Lizzie mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Fify Red
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Lavender Orchid
TerminatedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Ellen Leue
PL
3 records
Imspewhit
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Fify White
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Didi Carmine Two
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers Johanna B.|Andijk, NL
Imtralave
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Imdopitwo
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Didi Orare
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Imtrarestar
Application submittedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Didi Salmon
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Didi Salmon Two
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers Johanna B.|Andijk, NL
Didi Scarlet
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Balfiesala
TerminatedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
MICHAEL S.UCHNEAT
PL
3 records
Salsa Red
TerminatedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Ellen Leue
PL
3 records
Pink Ruffle
TerminatedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Ellen Leue
PL
3 records
Balglimapp
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
SIMONE E. CRAIN
Balglimbur
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
SIMONE E. CRAIN
DANMU77
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Gavriel Danziger
Fify Redtwo
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers Johanna B.|Andijk, NL
Blackberry Ice
TerminatedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
COLE DOUG| Doug Cole
DE
2 records
Cameo Pink
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
FLORANOVA LTD
Balglimbred
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
SIMONE E. CRAIN
Balglimdre
Application submittedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
SIMONE E. CRAIN