How to Make Impatiens Bushier

When shopping for impatiens to plant in the spring, keep in mind that some varieties prefer sun and others thrive in the shade. Check the plant label carefully to ensure you're purchasing the right plant for the right spot in your garden. Some impatiens naturally grow bushier than others. Consider planting the Infinity New Guinea impatiens, or ask the specialist at the nursery for suggestions. The key to growing robust, large impatiens is well-drained soil. Impatiens that sit in soggy soil are stunted and will never get bushier.

Things You'll Need

• Pruning shears

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Cut the impatiens seedlings to one-third their size two weeks after they become established.

   • 2

     Pinch the tips off new shoots periodically throughout the growing season.

   • 3

     Prune the mature impatiens back to 6 inches in height to encourage it to produce new branches.