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Impatiens

Beautiful and vibrant impatiens flowers can bring a perfect dash of color to your garden! With their bright pink, white, red, orange, or purple hues they make for a stunning addition to any yard. Whether you’re an experienced gardener looking to add some seasonal blooms or are entirely new to gardening and want something low maintenance that will last throughout the summer into autumn; impatiens are an ideal option. Use our guides down below to learn all about how easy it is to grow and care for these gorgeous flowers.

How to Grow Impatiens from Seed

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Impatiens are some of the most popular garden plants. The long-lasting, colorful blooms brighten up our yards, whether in containers on the patio or in beds and borders. Starting impatiens from seed is a budget-friendly way to enjoy plentiful flowers. Learn how to grow impatiens from seed in this step-by-step guide.

Tips for Growing Impatiens Indoors

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If you want more impatiens beyond the confines of your garden, grow them indoors as houseplants. They can offer year-round color and cheerful flowers in bright colors like pink, yellow, orange, and red. And they lend themselves nicely to indoor life, since they tolerate lower light and warm temperatures. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for New Guinea Impatiens

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Have you ever wished you could grow impatiens in full sun? Or have you struggled with deadly downy mildew disease on your impatiens? Maybe you just want a bigger plant with larger flowers? Then you should check out New Guinea impatiens! This guide explains all you need to know to grow these tough, prolific flowers.

How to Grow and Care for Impatiens

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Impatiens are ready for their comeback. The once incredibly popular shade-lover has fallen out of favor over the past decade since downy mildew began wiping it out across the UK and US. But growers have found new techniques to help prevent this disease, and resistant cultivars are popping up on the market. Read more.