Overview
Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include bedding plants, containers, hanging baskets and groundcover.
About
Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) is a cultivar of the Impatiens genus, which includes annual or evergreen perennial plants with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar forms a bushy, compact habit with fleshy, toothed leaves and produces spurred flowers typical of Impatiens. It thrives in moist, fertile loam soil with neutral pH, preferring full shade or north-facing, sheltered aspects. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is of interest from spring through autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Impatiens
- Sunlight
- Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy, compact
- Foliage
- Fleshy, simple, toothed leaves
- Suggested uses
- Bedding plants, containers, hanging baskets, groundcover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR)
- Propagation
- Seed sowing, stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to downy mildew, aphids, whiteflies
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildew-resistant varieties available
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR)?
Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) need?
Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Impatiens SunPatiens Spreading Pink Kiss ('Sakimp043'PBR)?
Seed sowing, stem cuttings.
More in the Impatiens genus
- Impatiens 'Samba'
- Impatiens Antigua ('Kitigua')
- Impatiens Jose ('Kijos')
- Impatiens 'Balfusimglo'
- Impatiens 'Blues' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)
- Impatiens 'Duepetorstar' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimpmaxwhi' (NG)