Description: SunPatiens® Compact Purple is a hybrid impatiens variety celebrated for its vibrant purple blooms and robust performance across various light conditions. This plant features a mounded habit with lush, dark green foliage, providing continuous colour from spring through late summer and up to the first hard frost. Notably, SunPatiens® are bred to withstand full sun to full shade, offering gardeners flexibility in planting locations. They are also known for their resistance to downy mildew, a common issue with traditional impatiens. This variety is ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers, delivering reliable and eye-catching displays throughout the growing season.
Form:
Shrub - Small
Ground Cover
Mature Size:
Height: 35–70 cm
Spread: 35–60 cm
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Full Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Flowers until Hard Frost
Flower Colour:
Purple
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant (resistant to downy mildew)
Heat and Drought Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets
Companion Plants:
Ferns
Hostas
Begonias
Coleus
Caladiums
Note: SunPatiens® Compact Purple thrives in a range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and is known for its heat and drought tolerance. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, to maintain plant health and prolific blooming. Deadheading is not necessary, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking continuous colour throughout the growing season.