Shade or partial shade moist soil.
Planting impatiens in window boxes.
The lush foliage of sweet potato vine comes in many colors making it a surefire win for any window.
You have three options for planting your window box.
Fill in gaps with cascading ivy or vinca for a whimsical touch.
If yours do pinch them back by 4 or 5 inches.
Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost.
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.
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.
Another thing to consider when determining which types of plants to place in a window box is the time of year and location.
The closer impatiens plants are the taller they will grow so space accordingly impatiens.
Petunias are summer s workhorse continuously pumping out vibrant blooms in the season s harshest heat.
Plant directly in the container.
Always mount the box before you plant.
Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind.
Planting and caring for your window box.
Traditional impatiens often grow tall and leggy by midsummer.
If you live in a warm climate where impatiens are perennial plant the seeds in late winter or in spring.
Rest the box on the supports and screw the bottom to the brackets.
See your local frost dates.
Feed every two weeks with a 20 20 20 fertilizer.
April is the perfect time to commence planting when the danger of frost or chilly nights have passed and the soil temperature is warming up.