Patchwork™ Peach Prism
‘Balpapesmi’
(Flowering Only License)
Patchwork™ Cosmic Burgundy
‘Balpacurn’
(Flowering Only License)
Patchwork™ Cosmic Orange
‘Balpacorg’
(Flowering Only License)
Patchwork™ Pink Shades
‘Balpapinade’
(Flowering Only License)

Patchwork™ Exotic Impatiens

Nothing else has these unique novelty patterns and colors!
Low-maintenance, grower-friendly impatiens require no special culture.
Best for premium, 12 to 14-in. (30 to 35-cm) baskets and large container programs. Also suitable for 6-in. (15-cm) pots, quarts and gallons.

General Information

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- Height: 10-16" (25-41cm)
- Spread: 12-14" (30-36cm)
- Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: No
- Average Days with Mist: 5-8
- Pinch: No
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3
- Comments: Avoid saturated media. Reduce mist as soon as possible. To reduce stretch, transplant on time.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 4,000-6,000
- Temperature Day: 68-76°F (20-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 56-61°F (13-16°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
- No. of Pinches: 0-1
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Bonzi(S) 5-15 ppm is effective for height control. Florel(S) 100-300 ppm can be used to improve branching but will not usually be needed.
- Pests: Aphids, thrips
- Diseases: Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
- Comments: Start feeding immediately after transplanting. Avoid water stress in all stages of crop. Avoid cold stress (night temperatures below 65°F/18°C). Maintain EC above 1.0 (SME). Use early PGR application to achieve ideal finished plants. A light Bonzi drench when plant is three-quarters of finish size will promote flowering above the foliage.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Download Culture

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Videos
- Patchwork Impatiens Best Practices
  
  2:32
  
  Patchwork Impatiens in New Colors for 2013
  
  1:10
Additional Information
-  Impatiens Downy Mildew Guidelines
  
   Impatiens Mildeu Velloso Guia Para Cultivadores

Varieties

Patchwork™ Peach Prism

Patchwork™ Cosmic Burgundy

Patchwork™ Cosmic Orange

Patchwork™ Pink Shades