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Impatiens - Heat and Drought Tolerant

Transform your beds, borders, and containers with the dazzling Busy Lizzie Solarscape Mix!

• Impatiens walleriana, commonly known as Busy Lizzie, is renowned for its prolific flowering and vibrant colours. The Solarscape Mix features satiny blooms in a radiant blend of tropical shades, making it a favourite for UK gardeners seeking reliable summer bedding.
• This robust hybrid is bred for outstanding heat and drought tolerance, so you can count on lasting colour even during hot spells. Its high resistance to downy mildew means you enjoy healthier plants and longer displays throughout the season.

Plant Benefits & Seasonal Interest

• Continuous Blooms: Expect a profusion of flowers from late spring right through to the first frosts.
• Versatile Placement: Thrives equally well in full sun or partial shade—ideal for tricky corners and vibrant container displays.
• Mature Size: Each plant reaches 35–45cm (14–18in) tall and wide, creating lush mounds of colour.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted outdoors after the last frost—typically late spring in the UK.
• Soil Preference: Prefers moist but well-drained soil; tolerates a wide pH range but performs best in humus-rich compost.
• Watering: Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry periods.
• No Deadheading Required: Self-cleaning blooms keep plants tidy with minimal effort.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Bedding Schemes: Pair with begonias, lobelia, or coleus for vibrant mixed borders.
• Pots & Containers: Use as a centrepiece or edge plant in patio pots for continuous impact.
• Cottage Gardens: Integrates beautifully with fuchsias and trailing petunias.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Busy Lizzie Solarscape Mix?
  The ideal time is after the last frost in late spring. Plant directly into beds or containers once night temperatures stay above 10°C.
• How much sunlight does it need?
  This mix thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it versatile for various garden locations.
• Do I need to deadhead the flowers?
  No—these impatiens are self-cleaning, so spent blooms drop off naturally for continuous colour without extra work.