Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
False Indigo
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
इंडिगो
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
falsches Indigo
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
false Indigo
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Balsaminaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo
Season and care of New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo Physical Information
New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo are as follows:
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.