Impatiens

Impatiens walleriana

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 days, keep soil consistently moist

☀️ Light

Partial shade to full shade

💦 Humidity

Average to high

🌡️ Temperature

60–80°F (15–27°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Every 2 weeks

🪴 Repotting

Annual

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About Impatiens

The top selling annual for shade. Produces masses of colorful flowers all season without deadheading.

Care tips

  • Wilts dramatically when dry but recovers quickly with water
  • New Guinea impatiens tolerates more sun
  • Susceptible to downy mildew — avoid wetting leaves

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