Impatiens always seems like an unfair name for this seemingly quiet, patient, annual common in so many gardens. The naming comes from the seeds’ tendency to disperse violently when pods are ready. Hot pink Impatiens do demand their own attention. The blooms often show signs of wear from rain and wind; but these two are still pristine. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergThis different looking flower is Bluemink (Ageratum houstonianum). Today, I learned the word, Corymbs, to describe how the round flowers are shaped. Read the definition here. This annual offers shape and texture variety in an annual garden. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergThe cool violet of Bluemink seems to calm the vibrant hot pink of these Impatiens. A worthy and inviting garden pair. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergIt is common to plant multiple colors of Impatiens together in one’s garden, as shown here. I seem to prefer the middle image without the white flowers. Which do you prefer for your garden? Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg
