Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
  
not available
  
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
  
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
  
Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
  
Prune prior to new growth
  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
  
Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
  
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
  
Common Name
Tree Mallow
  
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
  
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
  
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
  
In German
Baum Mallow
  
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
  
In French
Arbre Mallow
  
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
  
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
  
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
  
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
  
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
  
In Portuguese
Mallow
  
Nova Guiné Impatiens
  
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
  
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
  
In Latin
ligno malvae
  
Impatiens New Guinea
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Lavatera
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Malveae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens
Season and care of Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and New Guinea Impatiens season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens Physical Information
Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
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
Care of Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens
Care of Tree Mallow and New Guinea Impatiens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.