Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Impatiens hawkeri
Cercis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
Eastern Redbud
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
OstRedbud
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Balsaminaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae