How to prune oliver's impatiens

Early spring or after a heavy flush of bloom. Pinch or cut back leggy stems by one-third using clean scissors or pruners, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Remove spent blooms and any dead or damaged stems at the base.

Once or twice a year, with deadheading as needed throughout the growing season. Oliver's impatiens (Impatiens sodenii) benefits from light pruning to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Pinch or cut back leggy stems by one-third after a flush of bloom or in early spring to promote branching. Remove spent flowers and dead stems as you see them. Overall maintenance is low compared to annual impatiens.

Pinch or cut back leggy stems by one-third using clean scissors or pruners, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Remove spent blooms and any dead or damaged stems at the base.