Simple impatiens flower planter ideas for summer that really stand out and make your home look nice from the street Very low maintenance and provides continuous blooms.
In the beginning of the growing season a few springs ago, I put two beautiful lobelia plants in our black porch planters. There were some lobelia that did well at first, but when summer came and it got hot, the plants stopped blooming. I decided to move them to the back, and plant something fresh for summer. When I went to the market, I meant to buy two ferns, but I came home with two big white impatiens instead. When I got home, I discovered that the impatiens were very lop-sided. They were full on one side, but very sparse on the other. I completely regretted not opting for the ferns!.
Impatiens are a popular annual flower known for their ability to brighten up shady areas with vivid color. Their mounded shape and prolific blooms also make them great filler plants in container combinations. When pairing impatiens with companion plants in pots, it’s important to choose varieties that complement impatiens’ needs and growth habits. Certain plants can make excellent partners for impatiens in containers, creating stunning displays on porches, patios, and decks.
Choosing Complementary Companion Plants
When selecting companion plants for impatiens in containers, consider foliage color texture and growth habits. Impatiens bloom in a wide range of bright hues like pink, red, white, purple, coral, and orange. Choose companion plants with either contrasting or harmonious flower colors to create an appealing combination. Foliage plants like coleus and sweet potato vine feature colorful leaves that can provide a striking background for impatiens’ vibrant blooms. Trailing plants such as ivy and creeping Jenny spill nicely over container edges, pairing well with mounded impatiens. Upright thriller plants surrounded by impatiens add height and vertical interest to pots and planters.
Companion plants should have similar growth requirements and care needs as impatiens. Since impatiens thrive in shade and moist soil, select other plants that share their preference for partly shady sites with rich, consistently damp soil. Choosing plants with comparable water and light needs ensures your container combination thrives together.
Top Companion Plant Picks for Impatiens Containers
Here are some excellent options for companion plants to grow with impatiens in pots and planters
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Begonias – Wax begonias and other shade-loving varieties complement impatiens well with colorful blooms.
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Coleus – Provides vivid colored foliage as a backdrop for impatiens flowers
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Bacopa – Trailing blooms drape nicely over container edges.
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Sweet Potato Vine – Chartreuse, purple or black foliage creates contrast.
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Supertunia Mini Vista Petunias – Cascading blooms combine well with mounded impatiens.
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Lobelia – Dainty blue flowers pair nicely with many impatiens colors.
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Creeping Jenny – Chartreuse foliage and trailing stems provide nice texture.
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English Ivy – Evergreen vine drapes attractively over planter sides.
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Caladiums – Colorful patterned leaves accent impatiens’ vivid blooms.
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Oxalis – Clover-like foliage and dainty flowers complement impatiens.
Container Designs with Impatiens
Here are a few combinations to try planting impatiens with in containers:
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Impatiens, Supertunia petunias, and creeping Jenny for a trailing mix.
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Impatiens, coleus, and caladiums for a flashy foliage pairing.
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Impatiens, wax begonias, and ivy for lots of bright blooms.
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Red impatiens with lobelia and sweet potato vine for contrast.
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Coral impatiens, chartreuse coleus, and purple heart plant.
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White impatiens, purple basil, and Olympics oregano.
With so many options for impatiens companion plants, it’s easy to create stunning container designs that maximize color, texture, and appeal. Have fun playing with unique plant combinations. Just be sure to situate containers in a partly shady spot and keep the soil moist. With the right care and plant pairings, impatiens planters will flourish all season long.
Summer Flower Planter Ideas: Adding to the impatiens
- Adding some kind of vine to a flower pot always makes it look nice. You can choose from hardy ivy, asparagus fern, vinca, or sweet potato vine. Put these plants that trail off the sides or corners of a planter.
- Most of the time, I only use one color of flower in my pots, but it’s fun to pick plants with different colored flowers to mix things up. Impatiens comes in red, coral, and pink. Any of those bright summer colors would look great with white.
- Something tall in the middle of a planter not only makes it taller, but it also makes it more interesting. Any type of spike, coleus, or fountain grass will work.
- When planning your flower planters, make sure you think about how much water and light they will need.
I love flowers and when I was younger, I planted them everywhere. Now, I am content with my small perennial garden and a few planters filled with annuals. Even though it’s a lot easier for me to plant now, there are still little spots around my house that are full of flowers. Remember…it doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful.
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Anyway, I was stuck with these two white impatiens and had to make the most of the situation. I freshened the potting soil in the flower planters, added the impatiens, gave them a shot of Jack’s Fertilizer, and hoped for the best.
Nothing much happened for a few weeks, but then the impatiens started to fill in and bloom. The blooms continued even though I occasionally forgot to water them. They grew, got thicker, and are now almost ready to fall over the edges of the flower planter. My favorite thing about these white impatiens is the way they show up from the street. They have upped our curb appeal, at least for a while, and that’s always a good thing!.
This idea is a budget-friendly, low maintenance choice for a partially shaded area. It packs a tremendous punch for very little money, and hardly any effort!.
How to Plant Impatiens in a Container
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