SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red Impatiens

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

1-2.5 Feet

Mature Spread

14-20 Inches

Red packs a punch! Unlike regular impatiens, SunPatiens® is better suited for the sunniest of spots. SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red has vigorous green leaves and scarlet red blooms that last all summer and fall seasons. It has a mounding upright habit that can reach 16 to 30 inches in height. It will spread only 14 to 20 inches, so it works great in both the landscape and containers.

This sun-loving annual does not suffer in the heat. This impatient hybrid was bred with parental lineage native to Indonesia and New Guinea. SunPatiens® work well as fillers in containers. These red fireballs make a huge statement especially when planted in masses.

SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red Impatiens Care

Virtually maintenance-free, just water regularly and make sure it has at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily. It can stand the heat but beware that it does not tolerate drought. In times of drought, Sunpatiens can wilt, so ensure that the soil is well-draining and stays consistently moist. Trimming is not recommended and in doing so it can alter its natural upright habit. To promote continuous blooms and vigorous growth, apply fertilizer or compost to garden beds or apply a weak fertilizer regimen to containers.

This is an annual for most zones in the US (9 and below). Hardy to zones 10 and 11, Sunpatiens cannot tolerate frost. Once frost hits in mid-Fall, these plants will die. Overwintering indoors is not recommended.

SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red Impatiens Spacing

Give at least 12 to 24 inches between plants when spacing in the landscape. Use at least a 14-inch pot when planting in containers. Allow at least 6 inches of space between SunPatiens® when planting in combination containers.

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