Impatiens (Busy Lizzie) Beacon Bright Red Seeds

Impatiens (Busy Lizzie) ‘Beacon Bright Red’

Vivid, Mildew-Resistant Summer Colour

'Beacon Bright Red’ brings intense, eye-catching colour to gardens, baskets, and containers with its bold, glowing red blooms. Part of the revolutionary Beacon series, this variety offers outstanding resistance to Impatiens downy mildew, giving gardeners the confidence to grow Busy Lizzies again without worry.

Plants stay compact and well-branched, producing a mass of vibrant flowers that continue from early summer right through to autumn. At 25–30 cm tall, Beacon Bright Red is ideal for bedding displays, shady corners, patio pots, and hanging baskets where long-lasting colour is needed.

Key Features

Striking bright red blooms – bold colour that stands out in any display

High resistance to Impatiens downy mildew – reliable, healthy growth

Compact 25–30 cm habit – perfect for borders, baskets & containers

Excellent branching – full, bushy plants with a clean shape

Long flowering season – nonstop colour from summer to frost

Half-hardy annual – easy and rewarding for gardeners of all levels

Growing Instructions

Sow indoors Feb–Apr on the surface of moist compost (do not cover). Keep at 20–24°C until seedlings appear. Transplant into small pots once seedlings are large 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. Mildew-resistant for dependable all-season performance.