Overwintering guide
How to overwinter impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' 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 impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' rots from the base.
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Overwintering impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' — FAQ
Does impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' need to come indoors for winter?
Impatiens walleriana 'Xtreme Salmon' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Impatiens walleriana 'Xtreme Salmon' 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 impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' in winter?
Cut watering right back — impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and impatiens walleriana 'xtreme salmon' rots from the base.