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Annuals
Impatiens hybrids
SunPatiens® Fire impatiens
Red flowers add season-long color above green foliage. These sun-tolerant hybrid impatiens work in beds and containers. Keep new plants evenly moist while their roots establish, and give established plants good drainage rather than a constantly wet root zone.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade; best bloom with 4+ hours of sun
- Mature size
- Height: About 12–36 in.; depends on Compact or Vigorous selection · Spread: About 12–36 in.; depends on selection
- Water
- Even moisture while establishing; then water when soil starts to dry
- Bloom
- Red; late spring–frost
- Life cycle
- Frost-tender annual locally
Sizes & prices
- 3.5''$5.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Susceptible to browsing.
- Drought
- Needs regular moisture; prolonged drying can damage plants.
- Wet soil
- Needs drainage; waterlogging risks root rot.
- Heat
- Tolerates heat and humidity.
- Disease
- Resistant to impatiens downy mildew.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Seasonal interest
- Garden uses
- Bedding, mass plantings, large pots and baskets.
- Habit
- Mounding; size depends on Compact or Vigorous growth type.
Growing & care
- Planting
- Wait until frost danger has passed and soil is above 60°F.
- Soil
- Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; keep mulch away from stems.
- Feeding
- Use a light feeding program; follow the fertilizer label.
- Deadheading
- Not needed; new growth covers spent flowers.
- Pruning
- Usually unnecessary; if needed, trim no more than one-third.
- Cold tolerance
- Protect from nights below 50°F.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Proven Winners · Retail promotion with attribution
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.