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In shade containers or flower borders, these make lovely companion plants for impatiens:
- Asparagus fern.
- Sweet potato vine.
- Coleus.
- Caladium.
- Begonia.
- Fuchsia.
- Elephant ear.
- Bacopa.
- Do begonias and impatiens go together?
- What is a good companion plant?
- What annuals can be planted together?
- How far apart do you plant impatiens?
- What do impatiens attract?
- What should you not plant together?
- What are some examples of companion planting?
- What should not be planted with tomatoes?
Do begonias and impatiens go together?
Begonias are a great companion plant for New Guinea impatiens since they can grow great in full sun or full shade.
What is a good companion plant?
Popular Companion Plants for Vegetables
Marigolds – One of the best companion plants out there, marigolds help virtually any vegetable. They are particularly helpful for tomatoes, repelling the nematodes that like to attack the roots of vegetables. Mint – Mint repels both ants and cabbage moths.
What annuals can be planted together?
Easy Annual Plants That Bloom All Summer Long
- Petunias. Supertunia 'Mulberry Charm', shown here, is a petunia hybrid. ...
- Impatiens Walleriana. Also known as busy Lizzie, this subshrubby perennial is usually grown as an annual. ...
- New Guinea Impatiens. ...
- Geraniums. ...
- Marigolds. ...
- Calibrachoas. ...
- Zinnias. ...
- Ageratum.
How far apart do you plant impatiens?
The closer impatiens plants are, the taller they will grow, so space accordingly (impatiens plants can grown anywhere between 6 and 30 inches tall). For flower beds, plant 8 to 12 inches apart so the plants will stay low to the ground.
What do impatiens attract?
Impatiens attract beneficial insects. As stated above, they add long lasting, vibrant color to dark shady areas, and make excellent borders. Impatiens' fleshy, succulent-like stems store water and make them drought resistant, so they do not compete with other plants for water and can be used in dry shade beds.
What should you not plant together?
Other commonly believed plant incompatibilities include the following plants to avoid near one another:
- Mint and onions where asparagus is growing.
- Pole beans and mustard near beets.
- Anise and dill neighboring carrots.
- Cucumber, pumpkin, radish, sunflower, squash, or tomatoes close to potato hills.
What are some examples of companion planting?
One of the most well-known examples of companion planting is that of the "Three Sisters" method, used widely by Native American farming societies. Corn, pole beans, and squash are together for mutual benefit to all three.
What should not be planted with tomatoes?
Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no, and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease.
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