Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
💧 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
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