Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Impatiens omeiana 'Silver Pink'
Silver Pink Hardy Impatiens

- Family
- Balsaminaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches tall
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches wide
- Flower color
- Yellow to salmon
- Foliage color
- Deep green with pink markings
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Partial to full shade
- Water
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; requires regular watering but minimal pruning
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators, especially bees
About this plant
Impatiens omeiana 'Silver Pink' is a distinctive perennial known for its variegated, lance-shaped leaves with silvery topsides and deep green edges. The undersides of the leaves, along with the midrib and veins, are a vibrant deep pink, adding unexpected color and interest. In late summer to early autumn, clusters of light yellow to salmon-colored flowers bloom just above the foliage, adding a soft, airy display that contrasts beautifully with the richly variegated leaves.
Native to the Sichuan province in China, 'Silver Pink' thrives in woodland and shaded garden settings, where its unique foliage and delicate flowers bring brightness and texture. Its graceful form and attractive foliage make it an excellent companion to other shade-loving plants, enhancing the depth and variety of garden beds and borders.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Borders
Companion plants
Cyclamen · Hellebores · Brunneras · Leucothoes · Lamiums · Ferns
Design tip
Plant generous drifts beneath deciduous trees where the colorful foliage can brighten shaded garden spaces from the ground up. Surround it with bold evergreen forms, contrasting leaf textures, and layered woodland companions to create depth and natural visual flow.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
