Description
Choice Mixed Impatiens Seeds (Dwarf Bedding Type) 5550.
Compact, Dwarf Annual Producing a Continuous Carpet of Bright Colours for Shady Spaces.
Choice Mixed Impatiens (Dwarf Bedding Type) (Impatiens walleriana) is a classic F2 hybrid series specifically developed to bring vibrant, cheerful colour to shaded garden nooks. Reaching a neat, miniature height of 25 cm, these bushy plants produce a lavish succession of flat, open blossoms in a complete spectrum of vivid shades, including pink, rose, red, orange, salmon, violet, and white. Ideal for mass bedding displays, shaded border edgings, window boxes, and hanging baskets, Choice Mixed delivers a plush, low-maintenance carpet of blooms from late spring right through until autumn frost.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5550
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Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana ‘Choice Mixed’
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Type: F2 Hybrid Dwarf Annual
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Height: 25 cm
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Plant Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade
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Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
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Germination: 10–21 days (Light-dependent)
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Seed Depth: Surface sow (Do not cover)
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Seed Count: Approx. 35 seeds per packet (1,400–2,100 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Impatiens seeds are small and require light and warmth to germinate successfully before being planted outdoors in shaded locations.
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Indoor Starting (Required): Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last expected spring frost date using a moist, soil-less seed-starting mix. Surface sow seeds onto the medium—do not cover, as light is required for germination.
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Germination Conditions: Maintain a soil temperature of 21–24°C during the 10 to 21 day germination period. Keep the medium consistently moist by misting gently or watering from below.
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Growing On & Transplanting: Once sprouted, move seedlings under grow lights at a cooler temperature range of 15–18°C. Thoroughly harden off young plants before moving them outside. Plant outdoors in a semi-shaded or shaded site after all danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 20 to 25 cm apart.
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Disease Advisory: Avoid planting in garden areas where Impatiens Downy Mildew (IDM) has been endemic in previous seasons.
Why Choice Mixed Impatiens Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to transform dim, shaded garden beds or patio containers into a brilliant tapestry of summer-long colour, Choice Mixed Impatiens is a reliable and economical choice. Its compact dwarf habit, rich color variety, and continuous flowering make it a staple favourite for Canadian shade gardens.
