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Grow vibrant New Guinea Impatiens with striking red blooms, perfect for gardens, containers, and shaded areas. These annual flowers thrive in partial to full shade with well-drained soil, offering continuous color throughout the season. Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed. Blooming from late spring through summer, they provide low-maintenance beauty and long-lasting floral displays for any garden space.
✓ Adds garden color with an easy seed-starting option
✓ Useful for beds, borders, containers, or mixed plantings
✓ A practical choice for seasonal flower displays
✓ Pairs well with other annual and perennial garden favorites
✓ Good for gardeners building a more colorful outdoor space
Sow New Guinea Impatiens in spring where it can receive partial shade, shade. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, usually 10-21 days.
Grow plants to about 8-24 in. and plan for blooms in about 90-120 days.
Best suited to USDA zones Annual; 10A-11B. Adjust sowing time for your local frost dates and summer heat.
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