Identifying New Guinea Impatiens vs. Hibiscus

Flower ID: New Guinea Impatiens

The submitted photos show New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri), not hibiscus.

Trait	New Guinea Impatiens	Hibiscus
Pistil	Not prominent	Long, protruding, showy
Flower texture	Smooth, flat petals	Larger, ruffled, textured
Foliage	Often variegated, succulent stems	Darker green, maple-like leaves
Growth habit	Mounding, 12–18″	Upright shrub, 3–8 ft

New Guinea impatiens tolerate full sun in coastal areas; need partial shade in hot interiors.
Sold as bedding plants, not cut flowers.
Hybrids have larger flowers and leaves than traditional impatiens.

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