Sonic® Salmon New Guinea Impatiens

Sonic® Salmon is the salmon/coral color variety of Impatiens hawkeri in Syngenta’s Sonic® series, identified as product 70003744. According to [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70003744), this compact-to-medium, mounding annual grows 10–14 inches tall and wide and blooms from mid-spring through summer. ## Garden Use Syngenta recommends the Sonic® series for shade gardens and lists this selection for 1 qt., 1.25 qt., 2.5 qt., and 3 qt. pots or a 1.5-gallon hanging basket. New Guinea impatiens also suit borders, patios, and group plantings, and the species attracts butterflies. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70003744) [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/). ## Sun This selection is listed for full shade, part shade, and part sun. New Guinea impatiens perform best in partial shade; plants receiving more sun need more water. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70003744) [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/). ## Soil and Water Grow New Guinea impatiens in moist, well-drained soil with organic matter. For containers, check moisture often and water when the soil surface dries; avoid soil that stays waterlogged or becomes dry. Hot, windy weather may require daily watering in containers, while a deep weekly soak can be enough in landscape beds. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) [Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-are-cultural-requirements-new-guinea-impatiens). ## Maintenance Check baskets and containers regularly so the root ball does not dry out. Let excess water drain, and use this tender annual for seasonal color in frost-prone climates.