Growing Impatiens: Shade-Loving Annuals for Beds & Containers

Culture

Use: Summer bedding, containers, window boxes.
Light: Partial shade.
Soil: Good potting soil or soil rich in organic matter.
Water: Keep evenly moist.
Fertilizer: In containers, feed every 2 weeks with water-soluble houseplant fertilizer.
Overwintering: In cold climates, bring indoors to sunny window.

Few issues outdoors. Indoors, watch for aphids or whitefly.

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