Overwintering guide
How to overwinter impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' rots from the base.
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Overwintering impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' — FAQ
Does impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' need to come indoors for winter?
Impatiens hawkeri 'SunPatiens Compact Hot Coral' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Impatiens hawkeri 'SunPatiens Compact Hot Coral' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' in winter?
Cut watering right back — impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' rots from the base.