When to Plant Impatiens in New Orleans, Louisiana (70121)

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

ZIP Code

70121

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Zone 9b

Pro tip: Start Impatiens seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Impatiens walleriana

Days to Maturity 60 days

Mature Height 8-18"

Spread 12"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial to Full Shade (2-4 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

8" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate

⚠️ Many varieties are F1 hybrid — look for OP/heirloom types

When to Harvest Seed

Seed pods explode when touched — bag ripening pods with a rubber band before they burst.

Processing

Collect seeds from bags as pods burst. Tiny seeds — dry on paper towel for 1 week.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Most garden impatiens are F1 hybrids. New Guinea impatiens are almost always hybrid — look for old-fashioned OP varieties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Impatiens in New Orleans, Louisiana? +

In New Orleans (Zone 9b), start Impatiens seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for New Orleans, Louisiana? +

The average last spring frost date for New Orleans, Louisiana (ZIP 70121) is around Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9b.

How long does Impatiens take to grow? +

Impatiens typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In New Orleans, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, February 24, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Impatiens indoors or direct sow in Louisiana? +

Impatiens should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In New Orleans, that means starting around Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

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Growing Impatiens in Zone 9b

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) is a popular garden vegetable. In New Orleans, Louisiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Impatiens seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.