Planting Impatiens In Window Boxes

Traditional impatiens often grow tall and leggy by midsummer.

Planting impatiens in window boxes.

12 plants that are perfect for window boxes sweet potato vine. The lush foliage of sweet potato vine comes in many colors making it a surefire win for any window. 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. Fill in gaps with cascading ivy or vinca for a whimsical touch.

Always mount the box before you plant. If you live in a warm climate where impatiens are perennial plant the seeds in late winter or in spring. Use steel brackets every 18 inches or so and fasten them into the siding or masonry with the proper screws. Shade or partial shade moist soil.

If yours do pinch them back by 4 or 5 inches. Planting and caring for your window box. Feed every two weeks with a 20 20 20 fertilizer. Plant directly in the container.

Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind. Planting time the best time to plant impatiens is after the last spring frost. Impatiens prefer humus rich moist and well drained soil. Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost.

See your local frost dates. 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. Rest the box on the supports and screw the bottom to the brackets.

Petunias are summer s workhorse continuously pumping out vibrant blooms in the season s harshest heat.