Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
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, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
Marigold
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
गेंदा
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
Ringelblume
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
Souci
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
Caléndula
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
Malmequer
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
Nogietek
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold
Season and care of New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold Physical Information
New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold 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
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.