Sunpatiens are an excellent choice for a gardener looking for a plant that is easy to grow and provides colorful foliage. These flowers are an impatiens hybrid meant to do what traditional impatiens can’t; enjoy the sun. What makes these flowers easy to grow is their ability to survive in the sun, but can Sunpatiens take full sun?
Can Sunpatiens Take Full Sun?
Traditional impatiens are normally restricted to where they can be grown due to the limited amount of sun they can handle. They need to have at least partial shade to protect them from burning up in the sun. Sunpatiens were bred not to have that flaw.
Sunpatiens can survive practically anywhere and can grow in almost any amount of sun. Unlike traditional impatiens, they are not limited to where they can be planted. Sunpatiens are perfect to be planted anywhere, like in hanging baskets, window boxes, and even a flower bed.
When it comes to their needs for survival, Sunpatiens are much like any plant. They need sun, water, and well-draining soil. The amount of sun, heat, and wind the Sunpatiens receive will determine how much water they need to thrive.
The more sun, heat, and wind, the more water your Sunpatiens will need. If planting your Sunpatiens in full sun, they will likely dry out very quickly. This need for extra moisture is especially true in the summer heat. After they are well established, and it reaches the cooler months of fall, Sunpatiens in full sun will require less water.
The more shade a Sunpatien receives, the less water it will need. Choosing where to plant them will ultimately decide how much care your plants need.
Be careful not to overwater or underwater your plant. In both cases your plant will wilt, but if you’re overwatering, you’ll see the tips of the leaves turning brown, if you’re underwatering the leaves will drop.
Can Sunpatiens Grow in the Shade?
Sunpatiens can grow in sunny, partly shaded, or fully shaded areas but thrive and bloom well with sunlight. The more sun a Sunpatien receives, the more blooms it will produce. These blooms are great for bringing extra color and extra butterflies to wherever they are planted. It is suggested to give them at least 4 hours of sunlight a day.
Sunpatiens will be less likely to bloom when grown in the shade and will most likely not grow well. Although they will probably survive in the shade, they will not thrive and live up to their optimal potential.
Traditional impatiens, a cousin of the Sunpatiens, are a better suggestion for a garden with shade. Their most significant feature is that they thrive in shaded areas and are among the few plants available to provide beautiful blooms even when grown in the shade.
Wrapping Up
Sunpatiens can be a great addition to almost any garden. They are easy to care for, can handle varying amounts of sun, and provide a beautiful bloom well into fall.
Sunpatiens can take full sun but will require more water. If the garden is very shaded, the Sunpatien will not bloom as well and will not provide the beautiful display a gardener is generally looking for. In the event the garden is well shaded, traditional impatiens are recommended. Sunpatiens may start dying if they don’t get enough sunlight.