Impatiens keilii, also known as the 'Congo Cockatoo' is a captivating addition to any garden landscape. Its profusion of small, vivid blooms in shades of orange-red and yellow adds a burst of colour from summer through autumn, enhancing the beauty of any garden bed or container. Being tender it need frost protection, or alternatively take a few cuttings (they're easy!) Prefers a semi shaded site where it will grow tyo 30cm (12")
Common NameJewel weed, Congo Cockatoo plant
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
AspectSemi Shade, Shade
HardinessTender
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Flower ColourYellow, Orange
Plant TypeConservatory Plants
