Can I Plant Impatiens Now

Impatiens plants struggle in cold temperatures, so plant them only when the last spring frost has passed.

Are impatiens OK to plant now?

All varieties of Impatiens walleriana, the traditional bedding plant, are highly susceptible to this disease. The pathogen’s spores spread easily via wind and water and can remain in soil over the winter. Infected plants do not recover and have to be removed. So it is not safe to plant any I.

Is it too cold to plant impatiens?

The succulent stems and thin leaves of impatiens do not endure temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Even with temperatures below 36 degrees, low elevations may collect frost and cause partial defoliation of impatiens.