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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When growing SunPatiens in the ground, what height can I expect

them to reach?

When grown in the ground, SunPatiens can reach anywhere between 14-28” in the

ground for compact varieties and 18-34” in the ground for vigorous ones.

Are these plants New Guinea impatiens?

Although SunPatiens have some New Guinea "blood" in their breeding, they are not

New Guinea types. SunPatiens will continue to set flower buds at high night

temperatures (>78F), whereas New Guinea Impatiens stop flowering when the night

temperature is high. Also, SunPatiens do not lose their flower buds after drought

stress, whereas New Guinea Impatiens do.

Are SunPatiens really a sun-tolerable plant?

Like the name implies, SunPatiens are sun-tolerant. The key is to establish a strong

root system. Sometimes, the plants droop mid-day under high heat conditions, but

they recover quickly later in the day. SunPatiens bloom best with at least four hours

of direct sunlight a day.

Why are my SunPatiens fading to a whitish color on parts of the

flower?

"Sun scold" occurs when the petals have beads of moisture on them and are then

exposed to bright sun. The water acts as sort of a magnifying glass and burns the

petal. Morning sun helps evaporate the excess moisture prior to the sun exposure. If

the SunPatiens are planted where it gets full-sun early, try to avoid over-headed

watering in the morning (drip irrigation is better). Lighter colors, like Copact Coral

Pink, Lavender Splash, White, Blush Pink, etc, don't show the scolding like the

brighter tones.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When growing SunPatiens in the ground, what height can I expect them to reach? When grown in the ground, SunPatiens can reach anywhere between 14-28” in the ground for compact varieties and 18-34” in the ground for vigorous ones. Are these plants New Guinea impatiens? Although SunPatiens have some New Guinea "blood" in their breeding, they are not New Guinea types.
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Is it possible to revive SunPatiens after they have gone unwatered for a few days over summer? Try one good soaking with fresh water to see if any of them revive, keeping them away from direct sunlight-- at least while they are being nursed back to health. If any of them make it, they should be well watered and well fed in partial sunlight, until they are fully healthy. It is more than likely, they will need to be repurchased.
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What is a good way to treat and prevent spider mites on SunPatiens? For spider mites at home, Mavrik Spray Concentrate is a great water-based synthetic pyrethroid that acts as a broad spectrum insecticide. For a DIY option: 3 tablespoons of dish soap in a gallon of water and then put in a spray bottle. How much shade can SunPatiens tolerate? SunPatiens do well with ½ day sun and also tolerate filtered sunshine.
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Why are the leaves on my SunPatiens turning yellow? In general, leaves that turn yellow indicate one of the following: Excess moisture due to poorly drained soil, excess watering or excess rainfall. Lack of fertilizer; especially nitrogen.Only water if the soil is dry and not just the mulch. It helps to allow the soil to dry slightly between irrigations and force the plants to work and make their roots stronger.