Sunpatiens (Impatiens x hybrida 'SUNPATIENS')
im-PAY-shenz ex HY-brid-ah 'SUNPATIENS'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Balsaminaceae Family

Compact SunPatiens are a versatile and dependable series of impatiens cultivars that thrive in full sun. Unlike traditional impatiens, which require partial shade, these compact varieties are able to tolerate and even flourish in direct sunlight. Compact SunPatiens feature a well-branched, mounded habit that makes them well-suited for borders, beds, containers, and hanging baskets. The plants produce an abundance of vibrant blooms in a wide range of colors, including shades of red, pink, purple, orange, and white. Their lush, green foliage provides a lovely backdrop for the eye-catching flowers. Compact SunPatiens are known for their heat and humidity tolerance, as well as their resistance to common impatiens diseases. This makes them a low-maintenance and reliable choice for gardeners seeking a colorful, sun-loving annual that will continue to perform beautifully throughout the growing season. With their compact size and prolific blooming, Compact SunPatiens are a popular and versatile addition to any sunny garden or landscape.

Pros

  • Can be grown in sun or shade
  • Season-long blooms
  • Well-behaved, mounding growth
  • Wide range of colors available

 

Cons

This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 14 - 28 inches tall. 14 - 24 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 10a - 12b (Usually hardy to 30° F)
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Bloom Period Flowers freely
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Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

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