Impatiens Red Starburst Seeds – Shade Annual, Continuous Bloomer | 25 Seeds (Impatiens walleriana)

Impatiens Red Starburst is a showstopping shade annual bearing bold red blooms with striking starburst patterning that lights up dark corners, borders, containers, and hanging baskets from spring through first frost. One of the most reliable continuous-blooming annuals for shaded gardens, Impatiens walleriana thrives where most flowering plants struggle — delivering nonstop color with minimal maintenance all season long. This pack contains 25 premium quality seeds.

Variety Highlights

• Flower: Vibrant red with distinctive starburst pattern
• Bloom time: Continuously from spring through frost — no deadheading required
• Light: Partial to full shade — one of the best performers in low-light gardens
• Height: 8–12 inches; compact, mounding habit
• Attracts: Butterflies and hummingbirds
• Best for: Shade borders, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, woodland gardens
• Type: Annual (tender perennial in frost-free zones)
• Seeds per pack: 25 premium quality seeds

Seed Starting Guide

• When to start: Indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost date.
• Sowing: Press seeds lightly onto the surface of moist seed-starting mix — do not cover. Impatiens seeds require light to germinate.
• Temperature: Maintain 70–75°F for best germination. A heat mat is helpful.
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use a humidity dome or cover loosely with plastic wrap until germination.
• Germination: 14–21 days.
• Light after germination: Move seedlings to bright indirect light as soon as sprouts appear.

Transplanting & Care

• Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and temperatures stay above 50°F at night.
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart.
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with good organic matter. Amend with compost before planting.
• Water: Keep consistently moist — impatiens wilt quickly in dry conditions. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues.
• Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer for the fullest, most floriferous plants.
• Deadheading: Not required — plants are self-cleaning and bloom continuously without intervention.