Sonic® Deep Red Impatiens

Sonic® Deep Red is an Impatiens hawkeri selection in Syngenta’s Sonic® series, listed under code 70003800. The series has a compact mounded form, with a listed mature height and width of 10–14 inches, and is marketed for shaded plantings. [Syngenta’s 2024–2026 Annuals Catalog](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/636494595/222) [Syngenta’s 2020–2021 Annuals Catalog](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/842442/198/). ## Garden Use Use it in a shaded container, hanging basket, border, or grouped planting for deep-red flowers. New Guinea impatiens generally flower from spring through fall and suit containers, hanging baskets, borders, and mass plantings. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/). ## Sun Choose partial shade for the best performance. The species tolerates a range from full sun to deep shade, but plants in stronger light need more water. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/). ## Soil and Water Grow in organic-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water container plants when the soil surface dries and avoid both waterlogged soil and dry root balls. During hot or windy weather, containers may need daily watering; a deep weekly soak may be enough for landscape beds. [Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-are-cultural-requirements-new-guinea-impatiens). ## Maintenance Check container moisture regularly and water before the root ball dries. Let excess water drain away; in frost-prone areas, grow this tender selection as a warm-season annual.