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Impatiens SunPatiens® Vigorous Red

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  • Provides twice as much coverage and color as standard bedding plants.
  • Thrives in sun or shade conditions.
  • More robust plant growth is ideal for cooler (northern) climates.
  • Plants get better looking the longer they are in the garden.
  • Flourishes in extreme heat and blooms continuously all Summer long.
Replaces Carmine Red and Scarlet Red.
Breeder Acknowledgment: SUNPATIENS is bred by Sakata. SUNPATIENS is a registered trademark of Sakata.

Culture Guide

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 18-36" (46-91cm)
Spread: 22-36" (56-91cm)
Exposure: Shade, Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: No
Average Days with Mist: 6-8
Pinch: No
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3
Comments: Reduce mist as soon as possible to reduce stretch. Transplant on time.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc): 4,000-9,000
Temperature Day: 68-79°F (20-26°C)
Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 75-150
No. of Pinches: 0
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: B-Nine/Bonzi (S) 1,000 ppm; B-Nine/2 ppm Bonzi (low rate) for Compact series.
Pests: Thrips, aphids, mites
Diseases: Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
Comments: Dry culture, low to moderate nutrition, and cool temperatures will promote toned plants.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3 ppp, 9-12 weeks