Days to Maturity: 28 to 35
Beacon® Portland Mixture contains Impatiens walleriana varieties, also known as busy lizzy, that are tender perennials, usually grown as annuals, offering spring through late summer interest. Showy rose, violet, and white blooms cover the plants non-stop all season.
The well-branched varieties in the Beacon® Portland Mixture Impatiens have an upright, mounded habit and are shown to best effect when massed in beds and borders or in containers and hanging baskets. They fill in quickly to brighten dark areas, such as around the base of trees.
A beloved garden staple, easily grown from seed, Impatiens walleriana prefers partial to deep shade and humus rich, moist, well-drained soil. It is important to keep it well watered and protected from strong winds. Beacon® Portland Mixture Impatiens varieties are highly resistant to impatiens downy mildew.
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date and transplant seedlings into the garden in spring when the threat of frost has passed. If you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our Bio Dome Seed Starter Kit. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant.
Beacon® Portland Mixture Impatiens Seeds Includes:
Beacon® Rose
Beacon® Violet Shades
Beacon® White
