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New guinea impatiens

18 years ago

My guinea impatiens are blooming. Okay. When they stop blooming ,Do i cut the plant, or Do i pinch or add fertilizer for more blooms?

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MrImpatiens
18 years ago
I would not cut the plant back. You only do this if it is leggy. The only thing that would usually cause it to stop blooming is the heat but adding some bloom food wouldn't hurt.
chokolatedove
18 years ago
I just brought some new guinea imps. I have no experience with these but would like some tips. i don't know what zone I would be considered. I live in southern California,in Compton, which is near Los Angeles. any tips guys? By the way...I love the colors variations on the leaves...its so pretty!
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