Impatiens 'Sunpatiens Compact Electric Orange'
Sunpatiens Compact Electric Orange Impatiens, Mounding Impatiens, New Guinea impatiens, Impatiens 'SAKIMP025'
Award-winning Impatiens 'Sunpatiens Compact Electric Orange' is a dense, mound-forming, well-branched perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of large, bright orange flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), from late spring to the first frosts. Blooming freely all season, the blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage of long, dark green leaves. This compact and prolific New Guinea Impatiens enjoys an exceptional outdoor performance across three seasons and tolerates all weather. Heat and humidity tolerant, it is disease resistant and incredibly versatile. Perfect for beds and borders, containers or window-boxes, it is terrific for creating a dazzling display through the summer.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 16-30 in. tall (40-75 cm) and 14-20 in. wide (35-50 cm).
- Extremely easy to grow, this New Guinea impatiens thrives in full sun, part shade or full shade in moist, well-drained soil. Provide a sheltered site.
- Impatiens are perennials in hardiness zones 10-11 or climate zones 24, H1, H2, but treated as annuals in cooler areas.
- No deadheading necessary.
- Keep an eye out for aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil.
- Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Impatiens |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" – 24" (50cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Impatiens |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" – 24" (50cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |