Product Description
Impatiens (Busy Lizzie) ‘Beacon Mix’
Description
‘Beacon Mix’ is a major breeding breakthrough, giving gardeners the chance to enjoy Busy Lizzies again without worrying about downy mildew. This vibrant six-colour mix produces strong, compact plants that flower nonstop through summer. Perfect for borders, baskets, and containers, Beacon stands out for its long-lasting colour, excellent branching, and dependable performance. Grows to around 25–30 cm tall.
Key Features
Downy mildew resistant – safe, reliable Busy Lizzies
Six bright colours – long-lasting summer display
Compact habit – 25–30 cm tall; ideal for containers & borders
Flowers all season – great continuity of bloom
Half-hardy annual – easy to grow with early indoor sowing
Excellent branching – full, bushy plants
Growing Instructions
Sow indoors Feb–Apr on the surface of moist compost (don’t cover). Keep warm at 20–24°C until seedlings appear. Transplant into small pots once big enough to handle. Harden off before planting outside after frost. Grow in sun or partial shade, spacing 20–25 cm apart. Water regularly and feed every few weeks for strong, continuous flowering. Highly resistant to downy mildew.
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