Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost.
Planting impatiens in window boxes.
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.
Shade or partial shade moist soil.
Plant directly in the container.
The lush foliage of sweet potato vine comes in many colors making it a surefire win for any window.
Always mount the box before you plant.
See your local frost dates.
Rest the box on the supports and screw the bottom to the brackets.
You have three options for planting your window box.
If yours do pinch them back by 4 or 5 inches.
The closer impatiens plants are the taller they will grow so space accordingly impatiens.
Feed every two weeks with a 20 20 20 fertilizer.
12 plants that are perfect for window boxes sweet potato vine.
Try planting zinnias petunias and geraniums during the summer and mums pansies and purple fountain grass in the fall for seasonal appeal.
Another thing to consider when determining which types of plants to place in a window box is the time of year and location.
Traditional impatiens often grow tall and leggy by midsummer.
Petunias are summer s workhorse continuously pumping out vibrant blooms in the season s harshest heat.
Planting and caring for your window box.
Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind.
Planting time the best time to plant impatiens is after the last spring frost.
Fill in gaps with cascading ivy or vinca for a whimsical touch.
Use steel brackets every 18 inches or so and fasten them into the siding or masonry with the proper screws.