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polarbear_77 Orlando, FL(Zone 9b) Feb 16, 2004

My impatiens are getting leggy without many leaves or flowers. Should I cut them back? Any other advice?

Thanks!
Polarbear
Zone 9b

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Dravencat Edgewater, MD(Zone 7a) Feb 16, 2004

Dont know if this helps but.. a while back I had some in a pot that did the same thing, I left em outside too long and they froze/died to the ground, I brought them inside and they started growing back fuller and with more flowers than before so I would say yes chop them puppies down and they will come back even better.

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CountryGardens Lewisville, MN(Zone 4a) Feb 16, 2004

We saved one basket, once, for 2 years. Had it in the house, we cut it back everytime it looked stringy. Never quit blooming, & got fuller every time it was trimmed.
Bernie

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barbi Granbury, TX(Zone 7b) Feb 16, 2004

A c&p from: http://www.floridata.com/ref/i/imp_wall.cfm

Culture
Likes moist, fertile soil. Pinch back as needed if plants become leggy or overgrown, as they will in climates with long summers. Fertilize regularly with an evenly balanced formula. Avoid prolonged wet conditions that can lead to rot.

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polarbear_77 Orlando, FL(Zone 9b) Feb 17, 2004

Thanks everyone!

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