Overwintering guide
How to overwinter fiesta double pink impatiens
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — fiesta double pink impatiens uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills fiesta double pink impatiens in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fiesta double pink impatiens rots from the base.
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Overwintering fiesta double pink impatiens — FAQ
Does fiesta double pink impatiens need to come indoors for winter?
Fiesta Double Pink Impatiens is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Fiesta Double Pink Impatiens is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move fiesta double pink impatiens for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water fiesta double pink impatiens in winter?
Cut watering right back — fiesta double pink impatiens uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills fiesta double pink impatiens over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fiesta double pink impatiens rots from the base.