Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
America
Types
not available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
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, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
Lobelia
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
Lobelia
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
Lobelie
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
Lobelia
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
Lobelia
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
Lobélia
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
Lobelia
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia
Season and care of New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia Physical Information
New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia 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
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.