Can you grow impatients from seed?
Yes, but it is very difficult to get them to germinate in normal gardeners' conditions. I have tried many times but have always ended up buying small plug plants, much more successful.
I have some busy lizzies in pots that have got powdery mildew. I have destroyed the plants, but what I would like to know is can I put the compost in the compost bin or will I have to get rid of it?
It is best to get rid of all plant materials and soil which have been in contact with powdery mildew and to not compost them. A very hot compost pile could kill powdery mildew fungi, but most compost piles won't get hot enough, so there would still be the risk that the compost would spread powdery mildew to your plants next year.
Many of my impatiens were damaged during hurricane Irma. Will they grow back if cut?
I hope all is well after that rough storm... I'm sorry to hear about that. Trim off any damaged growth, and let them recover. Here is a link that will help you care for them during this time: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-problems.htm
My plant is growing well and has plenty of 'parrots' on it and I pinch the tips regularly, but the leaves are drooping. I feed it, but does it need feeding all year round as it is a all year round plant? I have another one and its fine. Its indoors and I put it out sometimes for some fresh air!
This can be a sign of a few different things. I would ,first, look to a fungal issue. This can cause the wilt. Apply wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime to the soil, then spray the plant with a few drops of one or more of the following mixed with warm water and a spoonful of coconut oil: rosemary oil, garlic oil, lavender oil, neem oil, clove oil, or cinnamon extract.
As for your feeding schedule... I would only feed once a month, at half strength. This could also be causing some wilt, or damage, to over-feed.
My parrot plant is growing well, plenty of new parrots but the leaves are drooping. I put it outside for some 'fresh air' but not in direct sunlight. I don't over water it as I feel the soil first by putting my finger into the soil. do you think it needs a bigger pot? thanks. Rose-Marie p.s. there is no sign of any disease.i cant show you photos as I don't know how to do it.
This is THE MOST common issue with these flowers. There are two main causes to this.
1. Water stress- These plants must remain moist almost always. They don't require a dry period as much as most plants do. They also do not like being overly-wet either.
2. The other most common issue is heat stress. If the area they got moved to was a significantly different temperature, then this could cause shock.
Here is a link that will give you more information:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-problems.htm
I live just outside Nashville, Tn. Will my impatiens winter over or do i need to dispose of them? Thank you very much!!! Rachel B.
It seems that these are just, simply, annuals. You may try to care for them indoors over winter, but they will complete their lifecycle to seed, then die off. The seeds, however, will create the next generation.
Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/growing-impatiens-flowers.htm
When impatiens have reached the end of flowering, can I take cuttings and overwinter them in potting soil to root and be ready to plant out in March?
Yes, you can do this pretty easily. Here is an article that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-rooting.htm