Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
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Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Euryops
In Hindi
wallenana
Euryops
In German
wallenana
Euryops
In French
wallenana
Euryops
In Spanish
wallenana
Euryops
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Euryops
In Portuguese
wallenana
Euryops
In Polish
wallenana
Euryops
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Euryops
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Busy Lizzy and Euryops Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Euryops 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
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Busy Lizzy and Euryops
Care of Busy Lizzy and Euryops 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 Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.