Impatiens Beacon 'Red and white'
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Impatiens Beacon™ 'Red and White' (Impatiens walleriana), offered by the seed company WH Perron
Impatiens Beacon™ 'Red and White' marks the triumphant return of Impatiens walleriana to the garden thanks to its high resistance to powdery mildew . This F1 variety from the Beacon™ series is distinguished by its abundant, bright, and regular two-tone red and white blooms , ideal for creating crisp, contrasting displays. The plants form a compact, well-branched clump, providing even coverage in containers, hanging baskets, and flower beds.
Designed to perform where traditional impatiens failed, the Beacon™ series exhibits high resistance to Plasmopara obducens , the fungus responsible for impatiens downy mildew. Easy to grow from coated seeds , 'Red and White' flowers profusely from June to September , with simple care and excellent performance throughout the season.
Latin name: Impatiens walleriana
Maturity: Annual
Series: Beacon™ F1
Maturity after sowing: 9 to 12 weeks
Germination: 3 to 5 days
Sowing temperature: 20 to 25 °C
Plant height: 35 to 45 cm
Spread: 30 to 35 cm
Color: Red and white
Quantity per packet: Approximately 30 seeds
Formulation: Coated seeds
Uses: Containers, hanging baskets, flower beds
Flowering: June to September
Exposure: Partial shade (tolerates gentle sun)
Resistance: High resistance to downy mildew (Plasmopara obducens)
Cultivation method:
Sow indoors approximately 8 weeks before the last frost , maintaining a temperature of 20 to 25°C . Do not cover the seeds; press lightly into the substrate. Use a well-draining, porous seed-starting mix and maintain consistent moisture without overwatering.
Transplant after the risk of frost has passed into fresh, moist, and rich soil . When planting, loosen the soil to a depth of 30 cm , enrich with compost, then gently place the plant in the hole, slightly loosening the roots if necessary. Adding organic bone meal or a soil activator can stimulate root development. Water every 2 to 3 days until well established.
Maintenance and flowering:
Water regularly at the base of the plants throughout the season, being careful not to overwater. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and maintain a neat appearance. The Beacon™ series maintains dense, even blooms even in conditions prone to powdery mildew.
Reliable, durable and brilliant!
With its proven resistance to powdery mildew , its luminous two-tone blooms, and its ease of cultivation, the Impatiens Beacon 'Red and White' is the ideal choice for long-lasting and spectacular landscaping. A sure bet for bringing impatiens back into the garden, from spring until the first frosts.
