Brighten your beds-these Busy Lizzies never take a day off!

We’re offering you a Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix' Vibrant Bedding Plants Pack from £7.99, saving you up to 38% off Thompson and Morgan's prices.

Brighten Your Garden with Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix'

Impatiens walleriana ‘Beacon Mix’ brings a burst of continuous colour to any garden space. These free-flowering annuals are bred for resilience and are especially valued for their high resistance to downy mildew—a common problem with traditional impatiens. Expect bushy plants covered in vibrant blooms from June through October, perfect for brightening beds, borders, baskets, and containers.

Why Choose 'Beacon Mix'?

• Reliable Colour: Enjoy months of dazzling flowers that keep your garden lively throughout the summer.
• Mildew-Resistant: Modern breeding ensures robust plants that resist disease and thrive in UK conditions.
• Compact Habit: Grows up to 45cm tall and spreads to 35cm wide—great for mass planting or filling small spaces.

Growing Guide

• Plant Type: Annual bedding plant
• Flowering Period: June to October
• Best Location: Full sun or semi-shade; sheltered spots are ideal
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering: Keep plugs just moist until established; water regularly in dry spells
• Feeding: Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks for best results

Planting & Care Tips

• Sowing & Planting: Start plugs indoors in a bright, frost-free spot. Harden off outdoors for 7–10 days after the last frost before planting out.
• Caring Through the Season: Deadhead faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Pair with fuchsias, begonias, or lobelia for classic cottage displays.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: High resistance to downy mildew means less worry about plant health.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix'?
  Plant young plugs indoors in spring and move them outdoors after the last frost.
• How much sunlight do these plants need?
  They grow well in both full sun and partial shade—choose a sheltered spot for best results.
• How do I keep Busy Lizzies blooming all summer?
  Feed every few weeks, water consistently in dry spells, and remove spent blooms regularly.

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