busy lizzie [Divine Violet]

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A bushy perennial, to 40cm tall, usually grown as an annual. Dark green leaves have long, tapering tips and toothed margins. Violet-purple flowers, 3-5cm wide, appear over a long period in summer through to autumn

busy lizzie [Divine Violet]

Scientific classification

Species
busy lizzie [Divine Violet] (Impatiens Divine Violet)
Genus
Impatiens
Family
Balsaminaceae
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Toxicity
Annual Biennial · Bedding
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of busy lizzie [Divine Violet]

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of busy lizzie [Divine Violet]

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busy lizzie [Divine Violet] care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Growing

Grows best in a sheltered, partially-shaded site with a moist but well-drained soil

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Can get aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

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