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Can impatiens tolerate morning sun?

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David Richardson

Updated on February 22, 2026

All impatiens will grow in sun, although they will exhibit smaller leaves, few flowers and minimal heights. These flowers like six hours or less of sunlight per day, with those planted in areas of morning sun and afternoon shade producing the healthiest plants. They will also tolerate filtered sun and full shade.Click to see full answer. Considering this, how many hours of sunlight do impatiens need?Impatiens like to stay in the shade. Although they can live in full shade, they might not bloom as well as in medium to light shade. Their favorite type of light is filtered — not direct — sunlight for four hours or less per day.Likewise, can impatiens tolerate some sun? You can use impatiens flowers as bedding plants, border plants or in containers. They enjoy moist but well draining soil and partial to deep shade. They do not do as well in full sun, but if you would like to plant them in full sun, they will need to be acclimated to the harsher light. Keeping this in consideration, when can I put impatiens outside? Plant impatiens outdoors after the danger of frost is past. It’s usually safe to begin planting impatiens in late April in southern Iowa and mid-May in northern portions of the state.What temperatures can impatiens tolerate?Temperature. Temperatures for various hybrids of outdoor impatiens plants should be 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit at night and 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, but others thrive in warmer weather.