Product Review

Impatiens (Impatiens Walleriana Baby Carmine) - What would we do without Impatiens to add interest and color to the shady areas or our gardens? This Carmine Impatiens, grown from flower seed, is probably one of the most sought after flowers in the United States. They are a tender perennial that is usually treated as an annual. They have dark green, glossy, narrow 1 - 3 inch leaves on light green stems. Plants are 8 -10 inches tall and wide. The ease of germination and culture makes them a great plant to grow. They are perfect for either containers or directly in the landscape. When sowing Impatiens flower seed, it takes about 10 weeks to have blooms. Impatiens are an early flowering plant with a medium growing intensity. They are perfect in planters and hanging baskets. In full or partial shade gardens, Impatiens grow more colorfully than most any other flower. Impatiens are very carefree and need less water when they are grown in shade. Sow Impatiens flower seeds indoors, 8 - 10 weeks before the end of frost season. Use starter trays and good starter soil. Sow flower seeds into the cells, press into soil but do not cover. Impatiens flower seeds need light to germinate. Keep the seed continuously moist. Transplant into containers or the garden 8 - 12 inches apart after all danger of frost.