Infinity® Lavender New Guinea Impatiens
Impatiens hawkeri
"A Real Simple magazine - Top 10 goofproof Plant"
Features
Vigorous, upright plants with large flowers; great flowering color for shaded areas.
Characteristics
Plant Needs
Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and in landscapes
Self-cleaning; no deadheading necessary. Infinity will do well in the ground or in containers. While New Guinea Impatiens are often sold in hanging baskets they need a lot of water to do well and it may be difficult to maintain appropriate moisture levels during the heat of the summer. They will be easier to keep hydrated in large pots or in the ground. They will do best in shady locations, but have been shown to do fine in hot sun as long as they are well watered. If the plants do get dry and are wilted, even if they are severely wilted, water them immediately and they should bounce back within several hours. They are generally easy care with little to no maintenance, other than watering, necessary. If you do want to trim them to improve habit this can be done at anytime using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears.
A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and light fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
| Award Year | Award | Plant Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Top Performer | University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Jardin Daniel A. Seguin |
| 2011 | Cosnumer Favorites | Cornell-Long Island |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Calgary Zoo and Botanic Garden |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Longwood Gardens |
| 2011 | Top Performer | University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Jardin Daniel A. Seguin |
| 2011 | Cosnumer Favorites | Cornell-Long Island |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Calgary Zoo and Botanic Garden |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Michigan State University |

