Super Sonic Mix New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri 'Super Sonic Mix')
im-PAY-shenz HAWK-er-eye 'Super Sonic Mix'

Annual
 

 
Available May 10
Size Notes Price Availability
10" Hanging Basket Greenhouse $22.42 Available for Pre-Order
4/4 - 4/7
Estimated Arrival May 10
Available May 17
Size Notes Price Availability
10" Hanging Basket Greenhouse $22.42 Available for Pre-Order
4/4 - 4/7
Estimated Arrival May 17
Available May 24
Size Notes Price Availability
10" Hanging Basket Greenhouse $22.42 Available for Pre-Order
4/4 - 4/7
Estimated Arrival May 24
Available June 7
Size Notes Price Availability
10" Hanging Basket Greenhouse $22.42 Available for Pre-Order
4/4 - 4/7
Estimated Arrival Jun 7
 
 

About New Guinea Impatiens

Commonly known as “New Guinea Impatiens,” Impatiens hawkeri are quite similar to Common Impatiens, with a plot twist: they can be grown in full sun. Their blooms are also slightly larger than their cousins’, which makes for some awkward Impatiens Family dinner conversation.

 

These annuals will flower all season long, come in a huge range of colors, and don’t need to be deadheaded. They do best in well-drained, consistently moist soil, so be sure to water a few times a week, especially during hotter weather.

Pros

  • Can be grown in sun or shade
  • Season-long blooms
  • Well-behaved, mounding growth
  • Wide range of colors available

 

Cons

  • Many varieties are susceptible to powdery mildew, a fungal leaf disease
  • Not cold-hardy

 

 

Plant Data

Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Partial Shade
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Good for Beginners, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Shade, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers
 

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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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