How to Grow Impatiens New Guinea Divine Mix
Impatiens hawkeri 'Divine Mix'
Your complete guide to growing Impatiens New Guinea Divine Mix.
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Impatiens New Guinea Divine Mix
✓ Good companions
Similar shade and moisture requirements, complementary colors and textures
Similar water and shade requirements, complementary blue flowers
Shares preference for warm, humid conditions and filtered light
Thrives in same partial shade conditions, provides contrasting foliage
Both prefer partial shade and consistent moisture, attract hummingbirds
Compatible moisture needs, trailing habit complements upright impatiens
Provides ground cover while impatiens grow upright, similar care needs
Compatible growing conditions and bloom times, attracts beneficial pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Produces allelopathic oils that suppress growth of nearby flowering plants
Allelopathic compounds can inhibit impatiens growth and flowering
Releases juglone which is toxic to impatiens and causes wilting
