Edellieschen – Planting in a Container

The New Guinea Impatiens is related to the traditionally popular Busy Lizzie but has larger flowers and slightly differently shaped leaves.
This low-maintenance plant blooms from May to October. However, faded flowers should be removed regularly to ensure long-lasting floral beauty.
New Guinea Impatiens are not only available in pink and violet or purple: You can also find white and red varieties at garden centers. Sometimes, the specialized trade even offers bicolored and double-flowered varieties.

Like most plants, New Guinea Impatiens are sensitive to waterlogging in pots. Therefore, you should only use containers with at least one drainage hole at the bottom.
Before filling the pot with commercial potting soil, you should lightly cover the hole—for example, with a piece of broken pottery. This prevents the drainage hole from becoming clogged.

When transplanting New Guinea Impatiens into a larger container, first remove the old pot to allow the plants to develop new roots and absorb water and nutrients from the fresh soil more effectively.
By loosening the root ball and removing old soil, you further help the plant establish itself quickly.

When determining the planting depth, simply follow the depth at which the New Guinea Impatiens were previously potted.
When planting in larger containers or balcony boxes, consider the mature size of the plants: Most New Guinea Impatiens grow between 20 and 40 cm tall (check the label for specific details). Avoid planting them too closely together.