Impatiens
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The top shade annual. Keep consistently moist — wilts quickly in drought but recovers. Never plant in direct sun. Watch for downy mildew on standard types; choose New Guinea or SunPatiens for resistance.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–11
- Sun
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 10 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 1 plant per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Good companions
Recommended varieties
- New Guinea Impatiensstart
Sun-tolerant, large flowers, thick disease-resistant foliage.
- SunPatiensstart
Full-sun impatiens — thrives where traditional types fail.
- Fiestastart
Double-flowered rose-like blooms — stunning and prolific.
Add Impatiens to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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