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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

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