Botanical Name: Impatiens hawkeri 'Petticoat® ‘Pink Berry’

Common Name: New Guinea Impatiens

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in Most Climates (Perennial in USDA Zones 10–11)

Size: 12–18" Tall × 14–20" Spread

Growth Habit: Upright, Mounded, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Partial Shade to Bright Shade (Tolerates Morning Sun)

Soil: Rich, Well-Drained Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Prefers Consistent Moisture

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding for Best Performance

Features: Unique Frilled Pink Blooms with Deeper Berry Tones, Glossy Green Foliage, Excellent Shade Performance

Uses: Shade Containers, Hanging Baskets, Borders, Mass Plantings, Covered Patios

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete New Guinea Impatiens Plant Guide for full care details.

More About New Guinea Petticoat® Pink Berry

New Guinea Impatiens Petticoat® ‘Pink Berry’ is an elegant variety prized for its richly colored blooms and uniquely ruffled petals. The layered flowers feature soft pink tones highlighted by deeper berry-colored centers, creating a dimensional effect that adds sophistication to containers and landscape plantings. The frilled blooms float above glossy green foliage, producing a refined appearance that feels more upscale and ornamental than traditional impatiens varieties.

Its compact, well-branched growth habit creates a full, mounded plant that remains attractive throughout the growing season. Flowering continuously from Spring until frost, ‘Pink Berry’ brings reliable color to shaded patios, entryways, garden beds, and mixed containers. The combination of distinctive flower form and vibrant coloration makes it a standout choice for gardeners seeking something beyond the typical shade annual.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Pink Berry’ has consistently demonstrated excellent vigor, uniform growth, and dependable flowering in bright shade and filtered sunlight. Plants establish quickly, fill containers evenly, and maintain healthy foliage throughout the season when provided with regular moisture. Even during periods of summer heat, the blooms remain abundant and continue delivering strong garden performance.

We especially appreciate the added texture the ruffled flowers bring to mixed plantings. The frilled petals catch the light beautifully and create a softer, more dynamic appearance than standard New Guinea Impatiens. Combined with its rich pink-and-berry coloration, this distinctive flower form gives ‘Pink Berry’ a premium look that elevates containers, hanging baskets, and shade gardens alike.

Petticoat® Pink Berry vs. Other Impatiens

Petticoat® ‘Pink Berry’ softens the dramatic foliage of the Petticoat® Series with rich pink blooms that feel warmer and more approachable than the reds. Compared to White Wonder, it offers stronger color saturation, while still maintaining the dark-leaf contrast that defines the Petticoat® Series. The pink tones also blend more easily with a wider range of companion plants, making it a versatile choice for mixed designs.

When contrasted with Sonic® Light Lavender, ‘Pink Berry’ delivers more depth and richness, making it better suited for containers and feature plantings rather than large, blended beds. It’s an excellent middle ground between bold and bright. Petticoat® ‘Pink Berry’ is an ideal option when you want strong contrast that still feels warm, balanced, and easy to design with.