Will Sunpatiens bloom in shade?
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Comments (6)I'll go with Dowling on this one. I have 9. The one that gets more sun is having the same problem. These things may be called Sunpatiens but they need a lot of water. The should be called "Sun(maybe) and Water" impatiens. And because each color is separately developed they have different needs. I will not be planting them again. So many plants are more forgiving if I skip a day of watering. Currently in my garden these get hit the hardest if I don't water on one reasonably hot day. And all are in different areas where they get sun only part of the day. Incidentally, if you want more plants do the following: as the plants grow and the lower branches extend out, place dirt over the middle part of the branch with a node covered. After awhile the node will root and you can cut that branch off near the plant and plant the cutting. This post was edited by bugbite on Tue, Jun 11, 13 at 21:52...See MoreThrowing in the towel on Sunpatiens
Comments (6)hey guys, just wanted to share what helped me. I was having the same problems. Third year having them and I just couldn’t keep them alive. The answer is YES! You’re over watering, and if not that it could be a bug problem. What I found after extensive research and talking to the ladies at the flower centers was this. It’s very tough on them to water them in the evenings. Water in the early mornings before the sun becomes intense as to not scorch them. First, stick your finger down in to the knuckle. If it’s moist you do not need to water. The problem is, in the afternoon heat they tend to wilt and that is when I was rushing with a watering can morning and night and then boom they would stand back up. However, over a while of doing this I was hurting them. Just because they are wilting in the sun does not mean this flower needs watered. Yes, while it’s true that can stand extreme heat they will no matter what wilt during the days. In the evenings you’ll notice them to perk up some if not all the way. Repeat the process in the morning. Check for moisture level and water according in the mornings only. If you’re starting to worry about root rot and you want the best chance at saving them and they’re super wet when you stick your finger down in there you need to hold off watering for a couple days and poke holes in and around all the roots to help air get down there. For potted sunpatients that have been over watered, take them out if the pot and wring what you can gently from the roots. Knock off what you can and replant with some soil that helps with fungus. I used promix bx + biofungicide. Put that in the bottom of the pot and put your plant back in. Then top with some more of it. If there’s any hope this will help. If it’s a bug issue just spray with your favorite flower pesticide. I hope this helps as it helped me!...See MoreNight-Blooming Jasmine: Full Sun, Shade, or Part Sun/Part Shade?
Comments (4)Mine (at my old house) was in full sun all day and thrived. I took cuttings to bring here and have put them in mostly sun and close to the garage to keep them from freezing. It worked but then a week ago or so, caterpillars got to them OVERNIGHT! but their on their way back after being sprayed....See MoreI do like Sunpatiens
Comments (4)Omg that foliage is gorgeous! I haven't seen any Sunpatiens like those! Okay, rouge, maybe you or someone here can answer this for me, as I have never been able to get an answer from any garden center employee. I know Sunpatiens can TOLERATE more sun. But do they NEED more sun? I've never known whether I can substitute them for impatiens because my impatiens were always in shade or part shade. If they NEED more sun, they probably aren't going to get it in my garden lol! And as has been mentioned, they are on the pricey side. I have bought a few for pots in past years, but never for my usual in-garden shade applications. That being said, I noticed with some excitement early this spring (before we were all stuck inside) that there is a new breed of impatiens that is resistant to the mildew problem. I just googled it again and it's Imara XDR. I haven't seen it offered yet locally but then again this year I only made one run to a garden center in June. I'll have to keep an eye out for them next season. Or for Sunpatiens with foliage like yours! I would be more than happy to have those plants on my patio! :) Dee...See Morefamilyman2004
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