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Posted: Apr/20/2007 6:01 PM PST
Why do my impatiens ALWAYS look like this? It seems I try every year because they look so pretty in other yards. I keep them in shade, keep them watered, fertilized. Nothing. The frog is the only one enjoying them so far!  Laurie Attachments:   |
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Posted: Apr/21/2007 1:05 PM PST
Thanks. I didn't know that. I have lots of plastic pots I can try. Laurie |
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Posted: Apr/25/2007 12:04 PM PST
I have found they like lots of water and do better in the shade! I hope this helps! Amanda AKA DirtyHands |
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Posted: Apr/25/2007 2:52 PM PST
I put some in a planter and they did fine, but the ones in the ground never got very big. I babied them all summer. I had heard you should plant them when temps are over 55 at night and you should pinch off all the buds and flowers when you plant so they'll make strong roots (which I did not do!). |
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Posted: Jun/16/2007 6:23 PM PST
Mine don't do well either, so I have given up on them. I do see them in other peoples yards and they are beautiful |
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Posted: Jun/17/2007 10:46 AM PST
Care for Impatiens Flowers: If they start looking leggy late in the summer, trim off the top third of their vegetation. This will promote the emergence of new impatiens flowers, plus the plants will look better overall. http://landscaping.about.com/od/flowerseed/p/impat iens_plant.htm The basic care of impatiens is the same no matter what type you are growing. They all need well-drained soil that remains consistently moist, but not wet. When grown in containers, use Bachman’s Mighty Earthä potting soil. Impatiens are known for their shade tolerance, but they do need a lot of light to bloom well. They just have trouble with the direct afternoon sun, especially if they are even the least bit dry. Impatiens are heavy feeders and should be fertilized every week or two throughout the growing season with a water-soluble formula that is high in phosphorous, such as Bachman's Might Bloom™ 10-54-10. Impatiens are self-cleaning, that means they will shed the old flowers so you won't have to pinch them off. But they do profit from pinching to encourage branching. All impatiens are very frost tender so don't rush to put them out too early in spring... Not Blooming Lack of bloom is most often caused by too little light. It may also happen right after transplantation when the impatiens are expending most of their energy developing new roots. Look carefully to see which is the case: Are buds not developing? It could be that the plant is growing roots. Are buds developing and dropping off? Could be caused by the stress of too much or not enough water. Are buds developing and then disappearing? Slugs or squirrels might be eating them. Not Growing If this is happening early in the season, it's probably because the soil is too cold. When this happens, impatiens may have trouble recovering and growing once the soil is warm. They are also heavy feeders and should be fed regularly. Legginess Many varieties of impatiens need pinching to encourage branching and to limit their height. Pest Problems Impatiens aren't just a favorite of gardeners, they are loved by deer, slugs and rabbits as well as a variety of insects, including aphids, thrips and spider mites. http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/Annuals/Impatien s.cfm From Article in St. Petersburg Times: What growing tips can you share? Soil is the No. 1 priority. You need a grow mix soil. I use Jungle Growth Professional Growers mix. The water has to move freely through the soil, so it's important to buy quality soil. The grow mix should be wet before putting in plants. The water should run out the bottom of the container. The second tip is slow-release fertilizer. I use Dynamite 13-13-13, which is a six-month time-release flower and vegetable fertilizer. You put the impatiens right on top of the fertilizer. Next, you should have quality impatiens. The varieties available now are more sun resistant. Years ago you could not put them in full sun, but now they can stand the sun very well. They do great. I have some that are in full sun all day. Some people say they do better in shade, and that is true, but they don't mind the sun, either. http://www.sptimes.com/2003/03/29/Homes/Impatiens_ make_good_n.shtml |
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Posted: Jun/20/2007 4:04 AM PST
When you plant them make sure that the roots are straight and not root bound. I take off any root at the bottom and gently surface break the roots or snip them with scissors. If you don’t do this, the roots will just circle around and would have difficulty growing deep into the soil. Do this for all transplants. |
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Posted: Jul/26/2007 12:52 PM PST
We've had good luck with impatiens this summer due to all the rain we've had in Texas. Since our flower beds are slightly raised, the soil dries out quickly, and the impatiens need watering every day. We sprinkle fertilizer granules every 3 - 4 weeks to encourage the blooms, and have found the impatiens to be fairly "easy keepers." Hope this post works out... I am better with impatiens that I am with message boards. LOL. Attachments:   |
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Posted: Jul/26/2007 1:02 PM PST
Very pretty pinfeathers. Mine have never looked that good so I stopped growing them! |
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Posted: Jul/26/2007 2:20 PM PST
Those are beautiful and the way they posted it looks like a double tier thing. I've got one little impatien in a pot with about 6 other plants in one of those multiplant pots from Walmart. So far so good. |
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