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Impatiens prefer humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil. Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind. The closer impatiens plants are, the taller they will grow, so space accordingly (impatiens plants can grown anywhere between 6 and 30 inches tall).
- How much sun do impatiens need?
- Are impatiens easy to grow?
- How do you care for impatiens?
- How do you keep impatiens blooming?
- What is the best fertilizer for impatiens?
- How long do impatiens plants last?
- Do Impatiens come back every year?
- Do impatiens spread?
- Are impatiens poisonous to dogs?
- Are coffee grounds good for impatiens?
- Should you water impatiens every day?
- Why are impatiens called Touch Me Nots?
How much sun do impatiens need?
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.
Are impatiens easy to grow?
Impatiens are easy to grow in any moist, well-drained soil in a shady or semi-shady location.
How do you care for impatiens?
IMPATIENS CARE
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.
How do you keep impatiens blooming?
Avoid planting your impatiens in full sun. If you have them in full shade and they're not blooming well, try moving them to a spot that gets a few hours of good afternoon sun exposure. Another common cause of no flowers on impatiens is improper watering.
What is the best fertilizer for impatiens?
Liquid fertilizers work best when it comes to impatiens, as they can be absorbed quickly by the roots and foliage. Water soluble vegetable and flower fertilizer works wonders in keeping all of your annual plants and vegetables growing strong. Use less than full strength doses when applying weekly.
How long do impatiens plants last?
Perennial Impatiens
The flowers are long lasting, blooming in spring and staying bright until the first frost. Perennial impatiens can grow up to 2 feet in height and have a spread of 2 feet. While live plants are usually easy to find, they can also be started from seeds as early as 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost.
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.
Do impatiens spread?
You can help impatiens plants spread by planting them about 12 inches from each another. ... If you plant impatiens in dense configurations, they will grow upward and produce no spreading appearance. Impatiens need some sunlight for blossom and seed development, but they perform best in filtered shade.
Are impatiens poisonous to dogs?
Many plants are toxic to cats and dogs, but cheerful impatiens (Impatiens wallerana) aren't toxic to pets. This annual is typically used as a flowering houseplant, or in flower beds or window boxes, placing the plant right in the middle of cat territory.
Are coffee grounds good for impatiens?
Coffee grounds are a good source of slow-release nitrogen, but are also acidic (3.0-5.0 pH). When using them as a side dressing, concentrate on acid-loving plants such as blueberries, raspberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, hibiscus, begonias, caladiums, impatiens, gardenias, citrus (in pots), heathers and most conifers.
Should you water impatiens every day?
Impatiens plant irrigation should be consistent but need not be daily during comfortable temperatures in late spring and summer. When temperatures are in the high 80's or 90s, it is more likely these flowers require watering every day. Mulch helps retain moisture so you may not have to water as often.
Why are impatiens called Touch Me Nots?
Description: Jewelweed grows to be a wild bush. The Jewelweed is also called a "Touch-Me-Not" because upon touching the ripe seed pods, they explode. The Spotted Touch-Me-Not is orange with spots. The flower has an opening at the top, and the flower hangs off of the stems.
