SHREVEPORT, LA. - Gardeners looking to brighten up shady spaces have a reliable and vibrant option in impatiens, a popular bedding plant known for its continuous blooms and versatility. The easiest way to overwinter impatiens is to bring the plants inside in the fall.

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Taking cuttings in early fall works best for bedding plants or limited indoor space. You can also collect the seeds ... Orlando Sentinel: The Plant Doctor: When is the right time to prune common impatiens? Question.

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We have several plantings of the common impatiens that have grown lanky. What will happen if I give them a light pruning? Answer. After a number of years without the common impatiens due to ... The Plant Doctor: When is the right time to prune common impatiens?

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The two best performing flowers for planting in shady areas are begonias and impatiens. Fibrous or wax begonias bloom in red, white and shades of pink. Impatiens have bright, vibrant colors in a wider ... Sat, 18 May 2013 12:48:39 GMT — Buyer beware! Impatiens, one of the most common summer bedding plants, is diseased this year. Plants can die within a week, if affected by an airborne mildew.

And, ... As summer approaches, it is likely that we will be getting a bit more rain. Maybe it’s time to consider putting in a rain-loving bedding plant that will fill your garden beds with colorful flowers all ...