Soprano Orange Bedding Impatiens

Soprano® Orange is a bedding impatiens with orange flowers, green foliage, and a mounded habit. The [Proven Winners Soprano® Orange profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/impatiens/soprano-orange-bedding-impatiens-impatiens-walleriana) lists a mature height of 10–15 inches and a spread of 12–14 inches, with flowers from spring through fall and a season that can continue to frost. ## Placement Use its modest footprint along shaded borders and edges, in massed beds, as groundcover, or as a filler in containers. Proven Winners lists part shade to shade and notes that the plants perform best when soil stays moist; they may need more water as heat increases. ## Growing [NC State Extension's Impatiens walleriana profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-walleriana/) describes the species as a herbaceous perennial in tropical climates and commonly grown as an annual elsewhere. It performs best in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil improved with organic matter. Too much sun can scorch foliage, while hot, dry spells call for extra watering. The supplier lists hardiness zones 10a–11b for this selection. ## Maintenance Keep the soil evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged, and increase watering in hot weather. The breeder says deadheading is unnecessary and recommends slow-release fertilizer at planting. If plants become leggy late in summer, NC State advises trimming back the top third to encourage new growth and improve the display.