Grow beautiful and vibrant Impatiens with Tropical Fizz Hybrid Seeds.
Brighten up the shady areas of your flower beds with this delightful and vibrant mix of pink, lavender, salmon, red, orange, and white. From summer through fall, these vibrant hues adorn the plant, creating a picturesque display.
SKU: 137804
Common Name: Impatiens
Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana
Growing Information
Safe for Bees
Good For Pollinators
Grows Best In:
Full Shade
Days to Germination:
10 - 18 days
Water Needs:
Average 5 cm (2") per week
Best Container Size:
30 cm+ (12"+)
Growing Height:
20-25 cm (8-10")
Key Features
Plant Type: Flower
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 100 mg
Approximate Seed Count: 140-150
Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators | Pet friendly | Low maintenance | Container friendly | Shade plant | Long blooming
Planting Method: Start Indoors
Color: Pink | Lavender | Salmon Red | Orange | White
Water Needs: Average 5 cm (2") per week
Days Until Bloom: 50 - 70 days
Harvest/Bloom Season: June to Frost
Landscape Use: Bedding
Tolerance: Humidity
Instructions
Growing Instructions:
Start Impatiens seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting into their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant spacing directions below. Pick a location sheltered from the wind and receives at least 6 hours of sun per day. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
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Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8")
Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Plant Spacing: 25 cm (10")
Instructions for Nutrient Care:
Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
The most important thing to remember about impatiens is to water them regularly. Keep the soil moist but not too wet. If the plants dry out, they will lose their leaves. If you over-water the plants, it encourages fungal diseases.