Impatiens - Sun Hybrid SunPatiens Compact Red Candy

Impatiens Sun Hybrid SunPatiens Compact Red Candy brings intense color and robust garden performance, offering gardeners a sun-friendly impatiens with radiant red blooms and lush foliage. This annual thrives in sunny or partially shaded locations, maintaining a compact, bushy shape perfect for containers, garden beds, and borders. With its strong resistance to downy mildew and impressive heat tolerance, SunPatiens Compact Red Candy ensures brilliant, long-lasting color throughout the season. The easy-care nature and vivid red flowers create striking visual interest, enhancing landscapes with minimal effort. Whether used for mass planting or as a focal point in mixed containers, this impatiens variety is a reliable choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance annuals.

Key Features

Produces eye-catching red flowers that bloom prolifically from spring through frost. Compact, upright growth habit suits containers, borders, and landscapes. Sun-tolerant SunPatiens hybrid flourishes in full sun and heat. Downy mildew resistance promotes healthy, attractive foliage. Requires little maintenance, making it perfect for busy gardeners. Adds bold, vibrant color to garden designs and patio displays.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade, with 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.

2. Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Maintain consistent moisture but do not saturate.

3. Soil Type: Grows best in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with organic amendments.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy to Zone 3b; protect from frost in early spring and at season’s end.

5. Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth.

6. Pruning & Maintenance: Remove spent blooms and trim as needed to promote new growth and continuous flowers.

7. Special Notes: Non-toxic to pets. Treat as an annual in Zone 3b; overwinter indoors if desired.