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Impatiens 'Balcebstar' (Celebrette Strawberry Star)

Family Balsaminaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 25 - 35 cm (10 - 14 in)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The tender perennial Impatiens 'Balcebstar' (Celebrette Strawberry Star) (impatiens) yields showy, bi-coloured pale pink and bright pink and repeat-blooming blossoms during early spring to late winter. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is variegated deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, edging, hanging basket and tropical.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Impatiens 'Balcebstar' (Celebrette Strawberry Star) .
Cautions The growth rate of Impatiens 'Balcebstar' (Celebrette Strawberry Star) (impatiens) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.