Botanical Name: Impatiens × hybrida ‘SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red’ Common Name: SunPatiens, Sun Impatiens Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates Size: 14–24" Tall × 14–24" Spread Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil Water Needs: Moderate; More Drought Tolerant Than Traditional Impatiens Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding for Best Performance Features: Intense Fire-Red Blooms, Exceptional Sun & Heat Tolerance, Continuous Flowering, Disease Resistant Uses: Landscape Beds, Borders, Containers, Mass Plantings, High-Impact Color Areas

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More About SunPatiens® ‘Compact Fire Red’

SunPatiens® ‘Compact Fire Red’ delivers bold, saturated scarlet-red blooms that provide instant visual impact in the landscape. The color is rich and intense, holding strong even in full sun and extreme summer heat where many red annuals fade or struggle. The Compact Series is bred for uniform growth, dense branching, and manageable size, making this variety ideal for gardeners who want powerful color without excessive spread.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Compact Fire Red’ has been a standout for heat performance and color strength, thriving through high temperatures, humidity, and heavy rain. It flowers nonstop without deadheading and maintains a clean, full habit throughout the season. We especially appreciate its landscape reliability. This is a go-to plant for high-visibility areas where dependable, long-lasting color is essential.

Compact Fire Red vs. Other SunPatiens®

Compact Fire Red delivers the deepest, richest color in the Compact Lineup, leaning toward a bold crimson rather than a bright cherry red. Compared to Electric Orange, it feels more refined and dramatic, with a classic red presence that works well in formal beds. It holds color better in intense heat than Hot Pink, which can appear brighter but less saturated in peak summer sun. For gardeners seeking strong contrast and lasting color impact without visual harshness, Compact Fire Red offers unmatched depth and stability all season long.

Fire Red provides stronger contrast against dark foliage than Tropical Rose and White, giving it a heavier visual weight in mixed plantings. While Purple Candy offers elegance, Fire Red commands attention with sheer intensity. This makes it especially effective as a focal color in larger beds or structured designs where bold definition is needed without overwhelming the space.