- Height 16-30 Inches
- Width 14-20 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Great in sunny walkways or patio containers!
There is an impatiens that can take the sun? Unlike regular impatiens, SunPatiens® is better suited for the sunniest of spots. This impatient hybrid has vigorous green leaves and beautiful lavender 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 was bred with parental lineage native to Indonesia and New Guinea. SunPatiens work well as fillers in containers. Incorporate these plants along a sunny walkway or plant in a sunny patio container to impress the neighbors.
SunPatiens® Compact Orchid Impatiens Care
Virtually maintenance-free, just water regularly. It can stand the heat but beware that it does not tolerate drought. In times of drought, Sunpatiens can wilt. 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 Orchid 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.
SunPatiens® Compact Orchid Impatiens Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Lavender Orchid |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 16-30 Inches |
| Spread: 14-20 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-24 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Fall Interest, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Impatiens x hybrida 'SAKIMP041' USPP 28,417 |
| Common Name: SunPatiens® Compact Orchid Impatiens |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
