Description
Mixed Imara Impatiens XDR 5480.
“Take Back the Shade” with High-Performance, Downy Mildew Resistant Plants in a Vivid Colour Mix.
Mixed Imara Impatiens XDR (Impatiens walleriana) represents a groundbreaking advancement in shade gardening, specifically bred for extreme disease resistance (XDR). Formulated to withstand and out-perform other varieties when exposed to Impatiens Downy Mildew (IDM), this robust hybrid brings traditional walleriana impatiens back into Canadian gardens with total confidence. Plants reach a compact, bushy height of 25 to 30 cm with a spread of 25 to 30 cm, producing a continuous, summer-long display of bright, non-stop blooms in shades of red, rose, pink, orange, purple, and white until the first hard autumn frost.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5480
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Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana ‘Imara XDR Mix’
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Type: Hybrid Annual (High IDM Resistance)
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Height: 25–30 cm
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Spread: 25–30 cm
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Plant Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Tolerates moderate sun)
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Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well-draining garden 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. 20 seeds per packet
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Imara XDR impatiens are started indoors before being planted outdoors in shaded or moderately sunny garden spots.
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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 necessary 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 soil consistently moist by misting gently or watering from below.
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Growing On & Transplanting: Once sprouted, grow seedlings under lights at a cooler temperature range of 15–18°C. Thoroughly harden off young plants before moving them outdoors. Plant outside in a semi-shaded to shaded site after all risk of spring frost has passed, spacing plants 20 to 25 cm apart.
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Landscape Versatility: Exceptional performance in shade gardens, hanging baskets, and patio containers—rain or shine—with superior resistance to downy mildew.
Why Mixed Imara Impatiens XDR Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you have missed growing classic walleriana impatiens due to downy mildew concerns, Mixed Imara Impatiens XDR is the ultimate solution. Its proven disease resistance, robust branching habit, and non-stop floral output make it an indispensable choice for revitalizing Canadian shade beds, borders, and container displays.
