Botanical Name: Impatiens hawkeri ‘Sonic® Salmon’ Common Name: New Guinea Impatiens Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in Most Climates (Perennial in USDA Zones 10–11) Size: 14–18" Tall × 16–20" Spread Growth Habit: Upright, Mounded, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Partial Shade to Bright Shade (Tolerates Morning Sun) Soil: Rich, Well-Drained Soil Water Needs: Moderate; Prefers Consistent Moisture Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding for Best Performance Features: Soft Salmon-Pink Blooms, Large Flowers, Glossy Dark Green Foliage, Excellent Shade Performance Uses: Shade Containers, Hanging Baskets, Borders, Mass Plantings, Covered Patios

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More About New Guinea Impatiens ‘Sonic® Salmon’

New Guinea Impatiens ‘Sonic® Salmon’ delivers large, luminous salmon-pink flowers that bring warmth and brightness to shaded spaces. The blooms are held above glossy, deep green foliage, creating strong contrast and a polished, high-end look. As part of the Sonic® series, this variety was bred for uniform growth, strong branching, and continuous flowering, making it especially reliable for containers and landscape plantings where consistency matters.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Sonic® Salmon’ has shown excellent vigor and flower coverage in partial shade and bright filtered light. It fills containers quickly, maintains clean foliage, and continues blooming steadily throughout the summer with minimal maintenance. We especially appreciate its color balance. The soft salmon tone pairs beautifully with whites, purples, blues, and silver foliage, making it easy to incorporate into coordinated shade container designs.

Sonic® ‘Salmon’ vs. Petticoat® Series

Sonic® ‘Salmon’ differs significantly from the Petticoat® Series by focusing on vigor, uniform growth, and mass color rather than foliage contrast. Its warm salmon tones blend seamlessly with greens and lighter foliage, making it ideal for large beds and commercial-style plantings. Compared to Sonic® Light Lavender, the Salmon variety delivers warmer, more visible color for bold coverage in large plantings. The uniform habit also allows plantings to mature evenly, creating a cohesive look with minimal maintenance.

Compared to Petticoat® selections, it feels softer and more expansive, prioritizing coverage over drama. This makes Sonic® Salmon a better choice when consistency and scale matter more than bold focal points. Sonic® ‘Salmon’ is best used where dependable coverage and uniform color matter more than dramatic contrast.