The tag on the planting containers said that they loved sun???? That is why I didn't buy regular impatients this year because my garden gets way too much sun. They look great in the evening and morning, but during the day, they look like they are about to shrivel up and die. So....why do these New Guinea Impatients do the same thing? I've even lost 2 so far :-( and usually I have such good luck with my flowers.
2006-07-18 10:35:07 · 10 answers · asked by Left Footed 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is too hot for any flowers this summer. You may want to try putting a black shade (a black garbage bag on tomato posts works well) over them for the hottest part of the day (between 11am - 3pm). I think that your flowers are suffering like you would if you were out there! Good luck!
PS: don't over-water them, but don't let them dry out. Over-watering can cause mold to grow and make them too weak to withstand the heat!
2006-07-18 10:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by anniewalker 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
New Guinea's can take some sun. But not the West side, the hottest of the day.Like the regular Impatiens these plants will show instant wilt when they get hot. It's like a person sweating. Once you water (if needed) or just cool them down which is usually the case, they will spring back to life. Getting the leaves won't hurt them when cooling them down with a mist of water.
2006-07-18 20:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by yellowflash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First link says:
"Gardeners who have tried New Guineas in the past may have been disappointed in their garden performance. Uninformed retailers sold them as impatiens for full sun. In Iowa, full sun is not a good location for best growth. New Guineas grow best where they will receive morning sun and afternoon shade. An eastern exposure is ideal. Gardeners who can water the plants frequently may want to try them in full sun." Click for more info.
The second link says "sun to shade", so maybe your tag was just a bit "off" or you are in Iowa (or similar) or bought from one of those mentioned retailers? Sorry about your loss -- hate when that happens.
2006-07-18 17:44:10 · answer #3 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They require partial to full shade. Anytime you plant a shade loving plant in the sun, the sun 'bleaches' out the colors, makes the plants too leggy, and the plants just look horrible. I see it all the time!
Someone may have accidentally put a sun plant tag into the pot you had.
Impatiens are definitely a dappled shade plant. If they are in the sun, they may require more water to get them through the heat of the day. Keep that in mind!
2006-07-19 10:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by plantmd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impatients like sun and water, but they can't take full sun all day. The early morning sun is great for them but afternoon sun gets too hot for them. Try find a place that gets sun in the morning and some shade in the afternoon. You can try putting them in containers and moving them in the afternoon.
2006-07-18 21:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by jdbooboo49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impatients in general are shade loving. The New Guinea cultivars are tolerant of sun, but not full, hot sun, as you are finding out. They are more partial sun to partial shade.
2006-07-18 22:25:51 · answer #6 · answered by cowboy'swife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the tag on your plant, but I've always know New Guineas to like some son, not a lot.
2006-07-18 17:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jeffrey T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones I bought also like full sun, you may have to water them thru the day if it is really hot out, be careful not to get the leaves wet and they should pop right back, I had one that I thought I had lost for sure and it popped back after watering.
2006-07-18 17:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impatients do not like the afternoon sun....morning sun is fine, but they will wilt in afternoon sun.....Just try to keep them watered
2006-07-20 00:50:49 · answer #9 · answered by Bluewillow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impatiens enjoy moisture and shade
2006-07-18 19:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by John S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋