Busy lizzy 'Super elfin'

Impatiens walleriana will flower all year round depending on the conditions it receives. They like cool weather but dislikes frost. They also like a fair amount of humidity. They will grow in a rainforest atmosphere and like the forest humusy soil. They can sprout and live happily in the leaves debris of the forest.

Plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Super elfin is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.1 and 6.5 as Busy lizzy is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.06 inches (0.15 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 24°C / 75°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Super elfin about 56 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Super elfin is a tender plant.

Super elfin red, impatiens