- Light Requirement is Full Sun to Full Shade
- Height 16-30 Inches
- Width 14-20 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Beautiful flowering annuals for almost any garden location!
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:
- IMPCPP45
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.
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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
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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.