Impatiens Xtreme Scarlet Seeds,deep red flowers ,Great For shady areas

Impatiens (Impatiens Walleriana Baby Scarlet) 40 seeds

Add some eye-popping, bright scarlet color to your shady areas! Imagine these gorgeous plants, grown from Impatiens seed, scattered throughout the shady spots in your garden. The deep green, shiny foliage really makes the scarlet Impatiens flowers color stand out. Impatiens plants are sometimes called Busy Lizzie.

Once the Impatiens have grown from flower seed and are established, cuttings can easily be made. You can make cuttings for baskets and containers for friends and family. These dwarf Impatiens plants grow well in partial to full shade. They prefer rich, moist (not wet) soil that drains well. Dwarf Impatiens care includes watering them regularly, and adding a general purpose liquid fertilizer every 2 - 3 weeks.

Sow Impatiens seeds indoors, 6 - 8 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 seeds need light to germinate. Keep the seed continuously moist. Transplant the Impatiens seedlings into containers or the garden 8 - 12 inches apart after all danger of frost.

Flower Specifications

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 8 - 10 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
Bloom Color: Scarlet
Environment: Partial shade to full shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

Planting Directions

Temperature: 72 - 76F
Average Germ Time: 3 - 10 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 6 - 8 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches