Impatiens New Guinea (Impatiens)
Color Name: Roller Coaster Dark Coral
Roller Coaster is just plain fun! These varieties are a unique series of New Guinea Impatiens. They not only boast large flowers with double the petals, but each petal has a ruffled margin, like the tracks of a roller coaster which creates a three-dimensional effect in the garden. Loads of vibrant, ruffled flowers are a standout in shade gardens and have double the petals of normal New Guinea Impatiens. Tolerant of hot, humid weather. Thrives and blooms profusely through the hot summer months. Plant in masses for a bold look or use in mixed containers for a colorful filler.
Growing Tips: New Guinea impatiens thrive in part shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. However, they can also withstand full sun or shade, though the plants may yield fewer flowers in these spots.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Dummen Orange.
Roller Coaster is just plain fun! These varieties are a unique series of New Guinea Impatiens. They not only boast large flowers with double the petals, but each petal has a ruffled margin, like the tracks of a roller coaster which creates a three-dimensional effect in the garden. Loads of vibrant, ruffled flowers are a standout in shade gardens and have double the petals of normal New Guinea Impatiens. Tolerant of hot, humid weather. Thrives and blooms profusely through the hot summer months. Plant in masses for a bold look or use in mixed containers for a colorful filler.
Growing Tips: New Guinea impatiens thrive in part shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. However, they can also withstand full sun or shade, though the plants may yield fewer flowers in these spots.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Dummen Orange.
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Flower Color: Coral Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 12 to 18 Inches Spread: 12 to 18 Inches Hardy in Zone: 9 |
Blooms: Spring to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Container  Extended Bloomer Colorful Foliage Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Rebloomer Window Boxes
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