ANNUALS / BEACON
IMPATIENS Impatiens walleriana Beacon® Series F 1
Height: 14 to 18 in./36 to 46 cm Spread: 12 to 14 in./30 to 36 cm Flower size: 1.25 to 1.5 in./3 to 4 cm Seed supplied as: Coated 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. NEW Blue Pearl A unique colour for the high resistance category. Large, showy blooms have lavender petals with a pearlescent shine and a violet-rose centre. The colour stays consistent and uniform in shade and higher light. Strongly branched plants support abundant flowering. NEW Light Pink Flowers in shades of light to medium pink, with some displaying a more pronounced, deeper margin. Large flowers bloom on well-branched, mid-vigour plants.
SHINE A LIGHT ON COLOUR FOR THE SHADE
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.
Blue Pearl
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