Busy lizzy 'Alegria del hogar'

Impatiens walleriana

How to grow Busy lizzy 'Alegria del hogar'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Alegria del hogar is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.1 and 6.5 as Busy lizzy is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Alegria del hogar from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.06 inches (0.15 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 24°C / 75°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Alegria del hogar about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Alegria del hogar

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Alegria del hogar is a tender plant.

Harvesting Alegria del hogar

Other Names for Busy lizzy 'Alegria del hogar'

Impatiens