Care Of New Guinea Impatiens

"I just bought a beautiful New Guinea Impatiens and I have it hanging outside. Please tell me about it. What it likes, growing habits, soil preference, moisture, light, etc. Also, do I need to fertilize it? If I was to plant it in the ground, would it come back next year? How do I prepare it for winter? How do I start new plants from this one? Seeds or cuttings? Thanks so much for your help." - Read the answer

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