SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red Impatiens Plant

SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red Impatiens Plants offers blooms the color of red candy set against a healthy green backdrop of serrated pointy leaves. These low-maintenance, self-cleaning plants thriving in the sun, heat and humidity! Offers continuous blooms from spring through frost. The Compact series is best for smaller containers and for hanging baskets.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Maintain consistent moisture, especially during hot periods

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
• - Apply water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - No pruning is required

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms continuously from spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun to partial shade

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Heat-tolerant and performs well in temperatures up to 100°F
• - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for SunPatiens®:

• - Coleus: These leafy plants offer colorful foliage that complements SunPatiens' flowers
• - Begonias: Another shade-tolerant option with attractive foliage and flowers
• - Caladiums: Their large, colorful leaves provide a striking contrast to SunPatiens
• - Heuchera: Also known as coral bells, these plants offer attractive foliage in various colors
• - Ferns: Various fern species can provide a lush, green backdrop for SunPatiens in shadier areas