Sonic Red New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta identifies Sonic® Red (product 70008405) as a red-flowered New Guinea impatiens in the compact-to-medium Sonic® series. Its breeder lists a mounding habit and a garden height and width of 10–14 inches. ## Landscape use The product profile lists full shade, part shade, or part sun, with flowering from mid to late spring through summer. Use this warm-season annual for color in shaded borders, containers, or mass plantings. Its compact-to-medium growth suits the front of a bed or a mixed pot where a neat, low mound is useful. ## Growing conditions For species-level guidance, [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) describes New Guinea impatiens as an annual that performs best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil supplemented with organic matter. It also notes that sunnier exposure increases water needs. Syngenta’s [Sonic® Red profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70008405) gives the exact selection’s color, series, size, exposure, and flowering period. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged, checking containers and sunnier sites more often during warm weather. Remove weather-damaged stems and faded flowers when needed to keep displays tidy.