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Impatiens walleriana 'Beacon Mix'

Bring Your Garden to Life with Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix'
The Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana) 'Beacon Mix' is a classic flowering annual, now revitalised with advanced breeding for outstanding disease resistance—especially against downy mildew. This variety delivers a vibrant palette of colours, brightening beds, borders, hanging baskets, and containers throughout the summer months.

Why Choose 'Beacon Mix'?

• Reliable Performance: Enjoy worry-free gardening thanks to high resistance to common diseases.
• Season-Long Colour: Expect masses of blooms from late spring until the first autumn frosts.
• Bushy Habit: Well-branched plants create dense displays—perfect for filling gaps and adding instant impact.
• Low Maintenance: Minimal deadheading required; suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Pot on plug plants upon arrival and grow indoors until risk of frost has passed (typically late May in the UK).
• Site & Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in partial shade but tolerates light sun. Ideal for sheltered spots.
• Caring For Your Plants: Water regularly during dry spells. Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser once established. No pruning required—just remove spent blooms if desired.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 20–30cm in height and spread.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Borders & Bedding: Combine with begonias, lobelia, or fuchsias for striking contrast.
• Baskets & Containers: Pair with trailing petunias or bacopa for overflowing summer displays.
• Cottage Gardens: Use en masse for a soft, traditional look that thrives even in tricky shady areas.

FAQs

• When should I plant my Busy Lizzie plug plants?
  You can start potting them indoors upon arrival. Move outdoors after the last frost (usually late May in the UK).
• How much sun do Busy Lizzies need?
  'Beacon Mix' prefers partial shade but will tolerate light sun. Avoid full midday sun to prevent wilting.
• Are these plants suitable for containers?
  Yes! Their compact habit makes them ideal for pots, baskets, and window boxes as well as garden beds.