Roller Coaster Tangy Taffy New Guinea Impatiens

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Shade

(0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

1 Foot

Mature Spread

1 Foot

Roller Coaster Tangy Taffy New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) delivers a show of double, coral-hued petals that brighten shady spaces from spring to fall. Its ruffled blooms are truly eye-catching among other shade plants. Each compact mound reaches about 16 inches tall, forming a tidy dome of glossy green leaves. We enjoy it for its quick color impact, adding a fun twist to classic shade plantings.

Its semi-double petals and rippled edges give Roller Coaster Tangy Taffy a distinctive look, and it performs well in warm, humid climates. This New Guinea Impatiens, native to tropical regions of Asia, is easy to manage in part shade or dappled light. It can help fill containers on porches, decorate hanging baskets, or line borders in mass plantings. Minimal feeding requirements and moderate watering needs make it a user-friendly choice for busy gardeners.

Roller Coaster Tangy Taffy New Guinea Impatiens Care

Locate it in partial to full shade with a moderately moist, well-draining soil. A slightly acidic to neutral pH soil works best, and consistent watering keeps the blooms coming. A balanced, water-soluble fertilizer applied every couple of weeks during peak growth supports continuous flowering. Avoid scorching midday sun to prevent leaf wilt or stress.

Clip away any fading flowers and trim back leggy stems to maintain a neat form. Container-grown plants need diligent watering, as they dry out faster in pots, though overwatering should be avoided to keep roots healthy. If overnight temperatures dip below 55°F, move containers to a sheltered spot or wrap them with cloth. In colder zones, treat it as an annual, discarding or composting the plant when the season ends.

Roller Coaster Tangy Taffy New Guinea Impatiens Spacing

Place individual plants around 12 inches apart for a uniform, full appearance in beds or along walkways. For container groupings, pots around 8 to 10 inches wide accommodate root growth without creating waterlogged conditions. Larger planters can hold multiple specimens, but be mindful of drainage to prevent soggy conditions.

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RCTTROLLE-GC