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Impatiens still have tiny leaves

16 years ago

I planted a bunch of impatiens under a burgundy plum tree about a month ago. They are blooming like crazy, but they still have very small leaves and are not bushing up. I had put some Plant-tone there under the tree a couple weeks ago. I water nearly every day, too. Why are the impatiens still mini?

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oilpainter
16 years ago
Your Impatiens are competeing with the roots from the tree for water and nutrients and growing space. They are never going to get as big as ones that are in a bed where there is no tree. Be thankful that they are blooming like crazy and don't expect them to get big
linda67
16 years ago
My Impatiens are not growing at all. They won't grow!!!
We planted them about a month ago under a crab apple tree. We've done it for about 15 years and with great sucess, until recently.
We've changed the soil once and Nothing....please help.
Thanks.
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