Highlights

Vibrant Blooms – Striking raspberry and pink flowers create a bold summer display.
Long Flowering Period – Enjoy continuous colour for up to five months.
Mildew-Resistant & Hardy – Advanced breeding for healthier, stronger plants.
Compact & Bushy Growth – Grows to 45cm (18") high and wide, ideal for borders and containers.
Sun or Shade – Thrives in both sunny and partially shaded spots.
Low Maintenance – Easy to grow; minimal care required for vibrant results.
Supplied as Plug Plants – Pot on arrival and keep frost-free for best performance.

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Bring Lasting Colour to Your Garden with Busy Lizzie 'Raspberry Sundae'

Busy Lizzies (Impatiens walleriana) are classic summer bedding plants known for their vibrant, non-stop blooms and reliable performance. The 'Raspberry Sundae' variety offers a stunning blend of rich raspberry red and soft pink flowers that brighten up any outdoor space.

Breathtaking Display: These compact, bushy plants reach around 45cm (18") in height and spread, making them perfect for borders, patio pots, or hanging baskets.
Extended Flowering: Enjoy vivid colour from late spring through early autumn—up to five months of continuous blooms.
Mildew-Resistant Breeding: Advanced genetics mean these plants are exceptionally hardy against downy mildew, so you get healthy growth all season long.

Your Growing Guide

Planting Time: Plant plug plants indoors or in a greenhouse as soon as they arrive. Pot on and keep frost-free until late spring.
Site & Soil: Busy Lizzies thrive in well-drained, fertile soil. Suitable for both full sun and partial shade—ideal for UK gardens.
Caring For Your Plants: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season. Deadhead faded blooms to encourage even more flowers.
Hardiness: Annual in the UK; not frost-hardy. Protect from late frosts for best results.

Design Tips & Companion Planting

Borders & Beds: Mix with Lobelia, Begonia or Petunia for striking contrast and texture.
Pots & Baskets: Combine with trailing varieties like Bacopa or Ivy for cascading colour displays.
Cottage Gardens: Use as a vibrant filler among perennials and shrubs.

FAQs

When is the best time to plant Busy Lizzie plug plants?
The best time is after the last frost, typically from late April to May. Start indoors if frosts persist.
How much sun do they need?
'Raspberry Sundae' Busy Lizzies thrive in both full sun and partial shade, making them versatile for most garden spots.
Do I need to deadhead the flowers?
No, but removing spent blooms encourages even more flowering throughout the season.