Impatiens Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Impatiens is a warm-season flowering plant known for its compact, mounding growth habit and adaptability to shaded environments. It performs well in partial to full shade and thrives in moist, well-drained soil. This plant establishes from seed under warm and humid conditions and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. Impatiens requires consistent moisture and protection from intense sunlight for steady and uniform growth throughout the season.

Features

• Warm-season flowering plant with compact, mounding growth
• Well suited to partial shade and shaded areas
• Suitable for beds, borders, and container planting
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil conditions
• Consistent growth with regular watering

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Impatiens walleriana
• Common Name (US): Impatiens
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding plant
• USDA Zones: 10-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: January to March (indoors), March to May (outdoors in warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-20 days at 20-25°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 20-40 cm height, 20-40 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 cm between plants