Impatiens are well known as a bedding plant staple for growers, and are one of the few trusted annuals that home gardeners can rely on for shady areas. Fast and easy growers, the single flowered garden type seed Impatiens are the most familiar, but also consider some of the semi-double or fancy-flowered novelty types. The plant habit and flower power of Impatiens is so pleasing and versatile, they are often grown en masse for a shot of color in garden beds, used in window boxes and hanging baskets, and are frequent components of combination planters.