Soprano Salmon Bedding Impatiens

Soprano® Salmon is a mounded bedding impatiens with green foliage; its supplier classifies the flowers as orange and gives salmon as their shade. The [Proven Winners Soprano® Salmon profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/impatiens/soprano-salmon-bedding-impatiens-impatiens-walleriana) lists a height of 10–15 inches, a spread of 12–14 inches, and bloom from spring through fall until frost. ## Placement Plant it along shaded borders and edges, in massed beds, as groundcover, or in containers. Proven Winners lists part shade to shade and says the plants perform best when soil stays moist; hot weather increases their water needs. ## 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 grows best in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil supplemented with organic material. 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 consistently moist without leaving it waterlogged, and water more deeply and often 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 the top third to encourage new growth and improve the display.