How do you care for outdoor impatiens?
Impatiens are not drought tolerant, so they need to be watered regularly during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist and prevent the plants from wilting. To help retain moisture, amend the soil with organic matter and apply a layer of mulch.
Where is the best place to plant impatiens?
Impatiens perform best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Sites that receive 2 to 4 hours of filtered sun during the day or morning sun and afternoon shade are usually ideal. Impatiens can also be grown in heavy shade. However, plants will be taller and bloom less profusely in heavily shaded locations.
Do impatiens come back every year?
A: Impatiens do indeed come back from their own seed each year. You’ll realize with experience that the seedlings don’t begin blooming until late May, which is why most folks plant blooming, nursery-grown impatiens plants in April. To get yearly re-seeding, leave the bed alone after winter kills the plants.
Can impatiens handle afternoon sun?
They thrive in part shade and will do well in full sun if they receive frequent watering during dry hot periods. A few hours (two to three) of direct sun is OK but not the 8-plus hours usually designated as full sun.
How do you take care of sunshine impatiens?
Both types of impatiens require similar growing conditions, such as a good, well-drained soil, adequate moisture, and afternoon shade. Make sure to only purchase mounded, well-branched plants that have healthy root systems, smooth shiny leaves and many flower buds.
Can you plant impatiens in the ground?
Impatiens grow best in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 through 10. Planting them in the ground means finding a spot that provides light shade, which makes them the ideal plant for garden borders where they can grow below other vegetation.
Can impatiens be planted in the ground?
How do you keep impatiens blooming?
Impatiens plants bloom best with some shade, a requirement that often leads to misunderstanding. While some impatiens bloom well in full shade, for the most part they’ll perform better with at least some sun. On the other hand, too much sun will cut down on blooming, too. Avoid planting your impatiens in full sun.
When can you plant impatiens outside?
spring frost
Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost. See your local frost dates. Impatiens prefer humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil. Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind.
How long does it take impatiens to spread?
Impatiens is a slow-growing plant, and you’ll need to start the seedlings about three months before your last spring frost. Impatiens seed germination can take up to 21 days, with most of the sprouting happening within the first two weeks.