Sonic® Deep Purple Impatiens

Sonic® Deep Purple is a compact, mounding New Guinea impatiens with purple-to-violet flowers and green foliage. Syngenta lists this Sonic® F1 selection for full shade through part sun, flowering from mid-spring into summer and reaching 10–14 inches tall and wide. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70066412) ## Garden Use Place it in shaded beds, grouped plantings, containers, or hanging baskets for seasonal color. The breeder lists hardiness zone 11a; outside frost-free climates, grow it as a warm-season annual rather than expecting it to overwinter outdoors. New Guinea impatiens generally prefer bright shade or partial shade, although they can take more sun when water is consistent. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) ## Soil and Water Provide organic-rich, well-drained soil and keep the root zone evenly moist. Containers dry faster than garden beds, so check them regularly. Iowa State advises avoiding both waterlogged soil and dry root balls; adjust watering with weather, exposure, and pot size. [Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-are-cultural-requirements-new-guinea-impatiens) ## Maintenance Water as needed to prevent the root zone from drying, while allowing excess water to drain away. In frost-prone regions, treat it as a seasonal display and replace it after cold weather ends its growth.