Plant Spotlight: SunPatiens

Breeder-provided benefits
SunPatiens^® thrive in full sun to part shade. SunPatiens grow fast and fill in quickly due to their strong, durable root system and perform for three seasons, according to breeder Sakata Seed America.

Habit
Bred for a mounding, spreading habit. Fills in quickly and thrives spring to hard frost.

Size
Grows 18 to 34 inches high, 24 to 36 inches wide

Sun / shade requirements
Thrives in full sun to part shade

Retail merchandising/ display suggestions
Use SunPatiens branded packaging and Point of Sale materials for an additional marketing push and retail interest. The SunPatiens branded pot, tags, bench cards, banner and posters communicate the features and benefits of this series. Check with your preferred tag and pot supplier to purchase branded SunPatiens POS, tags and pots.

How long has it been on the market?
Introduced in 2014

Works well with these plants in the container
Magic Carpet™ Mecardonia
 

Home Garden Care

Provide customers with these guidelines for optimal performance.

• Select a well-drained site with an open and porous soil.
• Bedding plants are sensitive to soil compaction from heavy foot traffic, so avoid stepping in the flower beds after transplanting.
• Sunpatiens do well in various light exposures. SunPatiens may be planted under trees with high canopies or on the north side of homes where they receive a few hours of direct morning and/or evening sunshine. Variegated leaf types are great options for heavy shade locations due to the attractive foliage.
• During the first few weeks following transplanting, it is important to water more frequently until the roots are well established into the surrounding soil. Until then, plants only have access to moisture in the initial soil ball and may be subject to wilting. SunPatiens will rebound quickly from wilt, however, with the addition of water. To avoid plant damage (leaf and flower burn), water early or late in the day when the plants are not under heat stress.
• SunPatiens do not require high rates of fertilizer. Options include scratching in a half-rate of slow release fertilizer on top of the soil or applying a liquid fertilizer at one-third the recommended rate once every 2 to 3 weeks. Excess fertilization may actually result in less flower production and leaf-tip burn so avoid the temptation that more plant food is better.