Impatiens omeiana is a busy Lizzie that hails from China and thrives in shade. It propagates by underground stolons, but is not invasive.
Impatiens omeiana 'Ice Storm' is a new cultivar that has a silvery frosting on the leaves and orchid-like, creamy yellow flowers in early autumn. It looks good in a jungle or exotic scheme and is ideal for growing in a container.
Grow Impatiens omeiana in moist, well-drained soil that doesn't dry out. It prefers part to full shade. In milder areas it should come through the winter unscathed; mulch around the base in autumn. If growing in a pot, you will need to bring it under cover in winter to protect from frost.
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Impatiens ‘Ice storm’ and wildlife
Impatiens ‘Ice storm’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Impatiens ‘Ice storm’ poisonous?
Impatiens ‘Ice storm’ has no toxic effects reported.
