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How to get in impatiens to bloom #902583

Asked May 22, 2025, 2:41 PM EDT

I planted about 100 and impatiens this winter from seedlings in my basement. I started them the first week of March and took them outside the end of April. Planted them the first week in May. They are growing beautifully. They are big and bushy but no flower buds. I did cut a few of them back to see if that would help but still not seeing any buds. Is there anything I can do? See pictures below

Anoka County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for reaching out.  Here is what I found.

Of all the possible reasons impatiens are not blooming, one of the most common is improper sun exposure. Impatiens plants bloom best with some shade, a requirement that often leads to misunderstanding. While some impatiens bloom well in full shade, for the most part they’ll perform better with at least some sun. On the other hand, too much sun will cut down on blooming, too.

Another common cause of no flowers on impatiens is improper watering. You never want your soil to dry out completely. If your impatiens won’t bloom, it may also be due to over fertilization.

If none of these seem to be the issue, you could try a fertile for blooms. Other than that I’m not sure.  Your plants do look healthy.

I’m sorry I don’t have one specific answer.

Deb Kroon Replied May 22, 2025, 8:55 PM EDT

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