Description
Impatiens (Busy Lizzie) ‘Beacon Bright Red’
Vivid, Mildew-Resistant Summer Colour
‘Beacon Bright Red’ brings intense, eye-catching colour to gardens, baskets, and containers with its bold, glowing red blooms. Part of the revolutionary Beacon series, this variety offers outstanding resistance to Impatiens downy mildew, giving gardeners the confidence to grow Busy Lizzies again without worry.
Plants stay compact and well-branched, producing a mass of vibrant flowers that continue from early summer right through to autumn. At 25–30 cm tall, Beacon Bright Red is ideal for bedding displays, shady corners, patio pots, and hanging baskets where long-lasting colour is needed.
Key Features
Striking bright red blooms – bold colour that stands out in any display
High resistance to Impatiens downy mildew – reliable, healthy growth
Compact 25–30 cm habit – perfect for borders, baskets & containers
Excellent branching – full, bushy plants with a clean shape
Long flowering season – nonstop colour from summer to frost
Half-hardy annual – easy and rewarding for gardeners of all levels
Growing Instructions
Sow indoors Feb–Apr on the surface of moist compost (do not cover). Keep at 20–24°C until seedlings appear. Transplant into small pots once seedlings are large enough to handle. Harden off before planting outside after frost. Grow in sun or partial shade, spacing 20–25 cm apart. Water regularly and feed every few weeks for strong, continuous flowering. Mildew-resistant for dependable all-season performance.
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