How to grow New Guinea Impatiens

Pot on seedlings carefully, only increasing the post size slowly when the plant has filled the old one and the roots are easily visible at the bottom of the pot. This encourages the plant to make more buds
Can be potted on to keep as a house plant, or planted as summer bedding or outside decorative pots and containers.
Pinch off the immature seed pods, as they set. This will encourage the plant to make more flowers

Can be grown from seed, in well drained compost. Cover only lightly and maintain humidity by placing the pot in a plastic bag
Also very easy, and possibly more reliable from cuttings for am already established plant. This also ensures that the flower colour is constant

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplant seedlings are soon as they are large enough to handle in to small individual pots. Use potting compost with a added vermiculite to improve drainage and reduce the risk of damping off

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 12°C / 54°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as New guinea impatiens is a tender plant.

Seeds may not come true to type if collected from pot grown plants, and plants are quicker and more reliable from cuttings
Seeds are available to buy

These estimates for how long New guinea impatiens takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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