Planting Impatiens In Window Boxes

Use steel brackets every 18 inches or so and fasten them into the siding or masonry with the proper screws.

Planting impatiens in window boxes.

The lush foliage of sweet potato vine comes in many colors making it a surefire win for any window. Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost. Another thing to consider when determining which types of plants to place in a window box is the time of year and location. Traditional impatiens often grow tall and leggy by midsummer.

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. Try planting zinnias petunias and geraniums during the summer and mums pansies and purple fountain grass in the fall for seasonal appeal. Petunias are summer s workhorse continuously pumping out vibrant blooms in the season s harshest heat. Fill in gaps with cascading ivy or vinca for a whimsical touch.

Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind. Always mount the box before you plant. The closer impatiens plants are the taller they will grow so space accordingly impatiens. Planting time the best time to plant impatiens is after the last spring frost.

If yours do pinch them back by 4 or 5 inches. 12 plants that are perfect for window boxes sweet potato vine. Feed every two weeks with a 20 20 20 fertilizer. If you live in a warm climate where impatiens are perennial plant the seeds in late winter or in spring.

Rest the box on the supports and screw the bottom to the brackets. 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. Shade or partial shade moist soil. Impatiens prefer humus rich moist and well drained soil.

Plant directly in the container.