SunPatiens Compact Electric Orange
5 Large Plug PlantsFREE delivery on orders over £60
Quick Facts:
- Supplied as: 5 Large Plug Plants
- Height: 25-60cm (10-24")
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Plant Type: Annual
- Product Code: 210160
FREE delivery on orders over £60
Quick Facts:
- Supplied as: 5 Large Plug Plants
- Height: 25-60cm (10-24")
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Plant Type: Annual
- Product Code: 210160
SunPatiens Compact Electric Orange. Winner of a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and voted second in the people's choice at RHS Wisley 2014. This colour of Sunpatiens really does have to be seen to be believed! Striking vibrant orange flowers that will outshine everything else in the garden. This superior busy lizzie variety is taking the plant world by storm. SunPatiens are stronger and far more robust than standard impatiens.
As their name suggests, SunPatiens also have superb weather tolerance with the ability to withstand wind, rain, humidity, scorching heat and cool shade. Sunpatiens are also tolerant to downy mildew on Impatiens. Use one Sunpatiens instead of three standard busy lizzie plants. Superb weather tolerance – flourishes in all conditions. Our large plug plants will be very quick to establish.
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All our plug plants are shipped in specially designed packaging to keep the root system in place and the foliage protected in transit.
We are unfortunately currently unable to ship plants to Northern Ireland or International customers.
Product Code | 210160 |
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Supplied as | 5 Large Plug Plants |
Habit | Upright/Bush |
Suitable for Hanging Baskets? | Yes |
Suitable for Patio Containers? | Yes |
Scented? | No |
Plant Type | Annual |
Botanical name | Impatiens x hybrida |
Season | spring |
Planting Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Eventual Height | 25-60cm (10-24") |
Eventual Spread | 25-60cm (10-24") |
Flower Colour | Orange |
Size guide - Pack of 5 Large Plug Plants
Pot Ready, Large, Healthy plants individually rooted in large plugs of compost. Ideal for planting into baskets, containers or small areas in the garden. Best results achieved if grown on for a short while in 9cm/10cm pots prior to planting out if planting straight into garden borders. Tender varieties will need protecting from frost. Compost volume around 4-5cm deep x 3-4cm square. Foliage height 5cm-12cm (depending on variety). Full growing instructions are provided.
SunPatiens® Planting & Care Tips
SunPatiens® can't be beaten for easy care and non-stop colour. Aside from regular watering, SunPatiens are virtually maintenance free. Plant them, step back and you will be delighted with the results!
Baskets & Containers
Plant in well-drained potting soil if you are re-potting into larger containers or baskets
Incorporate a slow release fertilizer into the potting media if the soil you are using does not already contain fertilizer
If potting soil does not contain fertilizer, apply water-soluble fertilizer at label rates 2-3 times per month
Place containers or baskets in full sun or shade
Water plants well after planting and keep the media evenly moist until plants are established (7-10 days)
If plants wilt after they are established, simply water well and they should revive within 24 hours
New leaves and new flowers will cover the old blooms so you don't need to remove old flowers or cut off older growth
In most cases, SunPatiens should not be cut back to control size as it alters their natural form
In the Garden
Plant in well-drained soil, rich in organic matter such as compost
Incorporate a slow release fertilizer at label rates into the soil when you plant
An alternative way to fertilize is to apply water-soluble fertilizer at label rates 2-3 times per month
Plant in full sun or shade
Water plants well after planting and keep the media evenly moist until plants are established, which should be in 7-10 days
If plants wilt after they are established, simply water well and they should revive within 24 hours
In most cases, SunPatiens should not be cut back to control size as it alters their natural form but if Vigorous types get taller than desired in mid- to late summer, they can be cut back, taking off the top 1/3 of growth
General Growing Advice
Using a good quality multi-purpose compost, pot up your plugs into 13cm pots. Once your plug plants have been potted on and labelled, water them in well and grow on for around 5-6 weeks. Water once the compost starts to dry out.
If preferred you can pot on the plugs into hanging baskets, flower bags or pots. Add a slow release plant food like Miracle-Gro Slow Release All Purpose Plant Food to your compost which will give extra nutrients for strong and healthy plant growth.
Keep plants frost free until mid/late May and then harden off before being placed in their final positions when the risk of frost has passed in your area.
Water as necessary giving a liquid feed such as Neudorff Organic Plant Feed as instructed throughout the growing season.
***For packs of 20/40 plug plants gently remove the small plugs from the tray by pushing up from the bottom using a pencil.