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Impatiens Beacon® Formula Mixture Improved

Seed supplied as: Coated.

Beacon strength in bright new colours
Beacon announces two new colours to light up the shade. NEW Blue Pearl and NEW Light Pink have been trialed and approved to grow well and look vibrant in the shade, and they offer high resistance to the widely prevalent populations of Plasmopara destructor, the cause of Impatiens downy mildew. Beacon Impatiens are suitable for packs, pots, hanging baskets and in-ground beds. Visit beaconimpatiens.com for more details on the Beacon story.

Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 3 to 4 weeks

  • Exhibits high resistance to the widely prevalent populations of Plasmopara destructor, which cause Impatiens downy mildew (IDM).
  • Brings back into production a well-known, in-demand, easy-to-grow and versatile product for increased sales.
  • Extensive trialing has proven that Beacon impatiens provides genetic high resistance to IDM. Beacon is not immune to IDM; there are scenarios where preventative IDM fungicides may be recommended.
  • Easy to incorporate into production planning.
  • Fast-filling, season-long colour for gardens and landscapes.

Includes Bright Red, Coral, Lipstick, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Violet Shades and White.

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Plant Information

Scientific Name : Impatiens walleriana

Common Name : Busy Lizzy, Patience Plant

Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded, Upright

Spacing : 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Height : 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)

Width : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Exposure : Shade, Partial Sun

Protection Information : CA PAF; EU PAF; US10,285,362; US11,166,424

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