SunPatiens Vigorous Variegated Salmon
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking reliable, season-long color.
Discover the SunPatiens Vigorous Variegated Salmon, a vibrant tropical annual perfect for adding continuous color to your garden, even in cooler climates. This variety offers superior performance with a vigorous growth habit, quickly establishing strong roots for resilience against heat, humidity, and rain. Enjoy abundant blooms throughout the season, from early summer to late fall, in a striking salmon hue against dark green foliage. Bred for low maintenance and resistance to downy mildew, it thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to shade, making it a versatile choice for beds, borders, and containers.
$29.95
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+8%
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Genus
Impatiens
/ Impatiens
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking disease-resistant plants for sunny locations
- Landscapers wanting consistent color throughout the growing season
- Homeowners needing fast-growing plants for large garden beds
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to provide daily irrigation
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts who prefer hands-off gardening
- Budget-conscious buyers planning large-scale landscape projects
Performance breakdown
Environmental Resilience
Stands up to intense heat, humidity, and heavy rain with ease.
Bloom Consistency
Provides a reliable, continuous color display from early summer until frost.
Disease Resistance
Specifically bred to withstand downy mildew better than traditional impatiens varieties.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to everything from deep shade to full sun exposure.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention to maintain its vigorous, mounding growth habit.
Establishment Speed
Develops a robust root system quickly for rapid garden integration.
Key Specs
Genus
Impatiens
Species
hybrida
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Bloom Start
Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones
6-13
Features
- Superior performance in cooler climates
- Quickly establishes with strong roots
- Resistant to heat, humidity, and rain
- Bred to resist downy mildew
- Super-blooming in short-season areas
- Tolerates sun to shade conditions
- Low maintenance, easy care plant
- Long blooming season
What customers say
SunPatiens Variegated Salmon earns high praise for its vibrant color and impressive performance. This plant consistently delivers stunning visual impact, thriving even in full sun and heat. Gardeners appreciate its ability to provide continuous, eye catching blooms and striking variegated foliage throughout the season with little fuss. It proves to be a reliable and beautiful addition to both containers and garden beds, offering exceptional durability and aesthetic appeal that truly elevates any landscape design.
Know before you buy
These plants are highly versatile and will thrive in everything from full sun to deep shade. Because they are bred for heat and humidity resistance, they perform exceptionally well in sunny spots where traditional impatiens might wilt.
You can expect this variety to reach a mature size of approximately 3 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Given their vigorous mounding habit, be sure to provide enough space in your beds or containers for them to reach their full potential.
Yes, this specific variety is bred for superior disease resistance, including a high tolerance for downy mildew. This makes them a much more reliable choice for garden beds compared to standard impatiens varieties.
No, SunPatiens are self-cleaning and do not require deadheading to produce continuous blooms. They will provide vibrant color from early summer through late fall with minimal maintenance.
Yes, the blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies. They serve as a great addition to a pollinator-friendly garden while providing a consistent splash of color.
No, SunPatiens are not considered deer-resistant. If you live in an area with high deer activity, you may want to plant them in containers on a patio or in a protected, fenced-in garden area.
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