Zone 10 · Impatiens
Planting Impatiens in Zone 10
Impatiens walleriana
✅ Impatiens thrives in zone 10 (hardy 2–11)
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Impatiens has a specific planting window in zone 10. Check back in spring.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around January 15
Zone's first frost
around December 15
Bloom window
May – October
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
shade, part sun
Mature height
14"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Impatiens in zone 10
Shade annual MVP. Plant transplants after last frost. Keep consistently moist. Look for downy-mildew-resistant cultivars.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Impatiens peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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