Botanical Name: Impatiens × hybrida ‘SunPatiens® Compact Tropical Rose’ 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: Vibrant Tropical Rose-Pink Blooms, Exceptional Sun & Heat Tolerance, Nonstop Flowering, Disease Resistant Uses: Landscape Beds, Borders, Containers, Mass Plantings, High-Heat Areas

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More About SunPatiens® ‘Compact Tropical Rose’

SunPatiens® ‘Compact Tropical Rose’ produces rich rose-pink flowers with a bold, tropical feel that holds its color beautifully through heat and humidity. The blooms are large, vibrant, and produced continuously from late Spring until frost. The Compact Series was bred for uniform growth, dense branching, and manageable size, making this variety especially useful for gardeners who want bold color without overly aggressive spread.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Compact Tropical Rose’ has been a dependable, high-impact performer, thriving in full sun, partial shade, and challenging summer conditions. It flowers relentlessly without deadheading and shows excellent resistance to downy mildew. We especially appreciate its versatility. It performs equally well in landscape beds, mixed containers, and mass plantings, providing consistent color where many annuals struggle.

Compact Tropical Rose vs. Other SunPatiens®

Compact Tropical Rose sits comfortably between Hot Pink and Compact White, offering a softer, more romantic bloom color that feels approachable rather than bold. Compared to Hot Pink, it is noticeably more subdued and adaptable across a wider range of garden styles, from cottage-inspired beds to polished containers. It blends more naturally with mixed plantings than Compact Fire Red or Electric Orange, which tend to dominate visually and demand attention. 

Tropical Rose reads warmer than Purple Candy but gentler overall, giving it a balanced presence that avoids feeling either too cool or too loud. In side-by-side plantings, it softens the intensity of Hot Pink and adds warmth when paired with Compact White. Growth habit remains tidy and predictable, making it easy to slot into both containers and landscapes. This is the best Compact option for gardeners who want pink presence without overpowering the rest of the garden.