The Secret To Nonstop Summer Color? Sun Patiens!
SunPatiens® are one of the most dependable, heat loving annuals for East Texas, thriving in our long, hot summers and deliver nonstop tropical-looking blooms from planting time until frost.
Why They Thrive Here
East Texas summers are hot, humid, and bright—conditions SunPatiens® are specifically bred to love. Unlike old fashioned impatiens, which collapse in sun and mildew, SunPatiens® stay vigorous, bushy, and colorful all season. They bloom continuously from spring through fall, even in the peak of July heat.
Planting Tips
• When to Plant – after the last frost, they grow quickly once nights are warm.
• Where to Plant – bloom best with at least 4 hours of direct sun per day.
• Soil – Moist, well-drained, and rich amended soil.
• Spacing – 18-24 inches apart in beds, 3-5 plants in large containers.
Watering & Feeding
Watering
• Water daily to establish roots.
• After that, water when the top 2–3 inches of soil dry out.
• Containers may need water more often in summer.
• They rebound quickly from wilting if watered promptly.
Fertilizer
• Use light feeding only—too much fertilizer reduces blooms.
• Options:
—-A half rate slow release fertilizer scratched into the soil, or
—-A liquid feed at 1/3 strength every 2–3 weeks.
• Occasional magnesium (Epsom salt) helps maintain leaf color.
Growth Habit & Performance
• Compact types stay neat for containers; spreading types fill beds quickly; vigorous types make bold landscape statements.
• They are self cleaning, so no deadheading is needed.
• Expect continuous blooms from spring until frost.
Why East Texas Gardeners Love Them
• Reliable color even in full sun
• Low maintenance
• Fast growth and full coverage
• Excellent for beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets
• Thrive in the exact climate conditions that challenge many other annuals
Available in several sizes – Quarts, Gallons, Hanging Baskets and 12” deco pots.