Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Gardeners already know impatiens as the go-to summer annual for shade. Meet SunPatiens impatiens, which readily adorn shady and sunny spots in the landscape. They are stunningly long-bloomers as filler in pots. SunPatiens Compact Purple flowers are larger than bedding impatiens (I. walleriana), on vigorous plants that reach up to 30 inches tall and 20-inches wide.
SunPatiens Compact Purple impatiens is not affected by impatiens downy mildew, a fungus disease that has taken a toll on traditional bedding impatiens. This plant has a mounded form that is loaded with long-lasting flowers. SunPatiens also does well as a mass planting in the landscape. SunPatiens Compact comes in 18 other colors.
SunPatiens® Compact Purple Impatiens Care
This heat-tolerant plant will wilt in full sun, but should bounce back once the sun passes. These do best with adequate moisture and fertilizer.
Deadheading (removing spent flowers) is not necessary. Although not grown as a cut flower, snip a branch or two for a long-lasting display in a vase.
SunPatiens® Compact Purple Impatiens Spacing
In a mixed container, use one SunPatiens Compact Purple impatiens. Or mix three plants in a 12-inch pot for a big show. In the ground, plant about 12 inches apart.
SunPatiens® Compact Purple Impatiens Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Spring and Late Summer to Hard Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 16-30 Inches |
| Spread: 14-20 Inches |
| Spacing: 6-12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Impatiens x hybrida 'SAKIMP044' US Utility US Utility 10,149,452 |
| Common Name: SunPatiens® Compact Purple Impatiens |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- IMPCPP
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.
3.5" Pot
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
4.25" Pot
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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