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When to Plant Impatiens in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, October 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Impatiens seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Impatiens walleriana
Days to Maturity 60 days
Sun Requirements Partial to Full Shade (2-4 hours)
Plant Spacing 8" apart

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Growing Impatiens in USDA Zone 11A

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Impatiens seeds indoors around Friday, October 23, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Impatiens approximately 60 days after planting.