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Impatiens omeiana 'Silver Pink'

Silver Pink Hardy Impatiens

Impatiens omeiana 'Silver Pink'
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.