Planting time the best time to plant impatiens is after the last spring frost.
Planting impatiens in window boxes.
You have three options for planting your window box.
If you live in a warm climate where impatiens are perennial plant the seeds in late winter or in spring.
Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost.
Try planting zinnias petunias and geraniums during the summer and mums pansies and purple fountain grass in the fall for seasonal appeal.
April is the perfect time to commence planting when the danger of frost or chilly nights have passed and the soil temperature is warming up.
The closer impatiens plants are the taller they will grow so space accordingly impatiens.
Planting and caring for your window box.
Petunias are summer s workhorse continuously pumping out vibrant blooms in the season s harshest heat.
Rest the box on the supports and screw the bottom to the brackets.
Plants quickly respond with a new flush of growth and are more compact and covered with blooms that can take you to the first frost.
Shade or partial shade moist soil.
Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind.
Fill in gaps with cascading ivy or vinca for a whimsical touch.
Feed every two weeks with a 20 20 20 fertilizer.
Impatiens prefer humus rich moist and well drained soil.
If yours do pinch them back by 4 or 5 inches.
12 plants that are perfect for window boxes sweet potato vine.
Use steel brackets every 18 inches or so and fasten them into the siding or masonry with the proper screws.
Traditional impatiens often grow tall and leggy by midsummer.
See your local frost dates.
The lush foliage of sweet potato vine comes in many colors making it a surefire win for any window.