Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Candytuft
In Hindi
wallenana
Candytuft
In German
wallenana
Schleifenblume
In French
wallenana
candytuft
In Spanish
wallenana
candytuft
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
candytuft
In Portuguese
wallenana
ibero
In Polish
wallenana
candytuft
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Candytuft
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Candytuft Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Candytuft are as follows:
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Candytuft
Care of Busy Lizzy and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.