Zone 7 · Impatiens
Planting Impatiens in Zone 7
Impatiens walleriana
✅ Impatiens thrives in zone 7 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Impatiens outside
Last frost has passed. Shade annual MVP. Plant transplants after last frost. Keep consistently moist. Look for downy-mildew-resistant cultivars.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around November 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 7
Shade annual MVP. Plant transplants after last frost. Keep consistently moist. Look for downy-mildew-resistant cultivars.
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Impatiens peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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