If you come to the farm, you’ll notice that I’ve planted SunPatiens just about anywhere I could. They are low-maintenance and grow in sun or shade. If you follow a few simple growing tips, your SunPatiens will flourish!
SunPatiens in baskets and containers:
- Plant in well-drained soil if you are re-potting into larger containers or baskets.
- Incorporate a slow-release fertilizer at half the label rates into the soil (if the soil you are using does not already contain fertilizer).
- An alternative way to fertilize is to apply water-soluble fertilizer at one-third the label rates, as needed; do not over fertilize.
- Place containers or baskets in full sun or shade.
- Water plants well after planting and keep the media evenly moist until plants are established (7-10 days).
- If plants wilt after they are established, simply water well and they should revive within 24 hours.
- New leaves and new flowers will cover old blooms, so you don’t need to remove old flowers or cut off older growth.
- In most cases, SunPatiens should not be cut back to control size, as it alters their natural form.
SunPatiens in the garden:
- Plant in well-drained soil rich in organic matter, such as compost.
- Incorporate a slow-release fertilizer at half the label rates into the soil when you plant.
- An alternative way to fertilize is to apply water-soluble fertilizer at one-third the label rates, as needed; do not over fertilize.
- Plant in full sun or shade.
- Water plants well after planting and keep the media evenly moist until plants are established (7-10 days).
- If plants wilt after they are established, simply water well and they should revive within 24 hours.
- In most cases, SunPatiens should not be cut back to control size as it alters their natural form; but, if Vigorous types get taller than desired in mid- to late summer, they can be cut back, taking off the top one-third of growth.