The number of impatiens to plant per pot depends on the pot size and the variety of impatiens. Here are general guidelines:
- For a 10-12 inch diameter pot, plant about 3 to 5 impatiens. One source suggests about 3 plants in a 10-12" container
, while another recommends 4 or 5 in a 10" pot, arranged around the rim with one in the center
- A rough rule of thumb is one impatiens plant for every 2 inches of pot diameter. So a 10-inch pot can hold about 5 plants, and a 12-inch pot about 6 plants
- For a 12-inch container, 3 to 4 plants are typical
- For larger pots, such as 16-inch diameter, you can plant 5-6 impatiens spaced about 10 inches apart
- Hanging baskets of 12 inches can hold about 3 impatiens, and 18-inch baskets about 5 plants
In summary, for common container sizes:
- 10-12 inch pot: 3 to 6 impatiens
- 16 inch pot: 5 to 6 impatiens
- Hanging baskets 12-18 inch: 3 to 5 impatiens
Spacing impatiens properly allows them room to grow and promotes healthy flowering. Larger pots allow more plants, but avoid overcrowding to prevent disease and ensure good airflow
