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 £8.99, saving you up to 31% off Thompson and Morgan's prices.

Bring Continuous Colour to Your Garden with Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix'

Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix' (Impatiens walleriana) delivers cheerful, non-stop blooms from late spring through autumn. These robust, bushy annuals are bred for high disease resistance, especially against downy mildew, making them a smart and reliable choice for UK gardeners.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual bedding plant
• Height/Spread: Grows up to 45cm (18") tall and 35cm (14") wide
• Flowering Period: June to October, providing an extended season of vibrant colour
• Breeding: Modern mildew-resistant varieties for maximum reliability

Growing & Care Guide

• Best Location: Suits full sun or semi-shade. Busy Lizzies thrive throughout the UK in sheltered locations.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
• Planting: Plant plugs straight into flower pouches, or pot on and acclimatise after the last frost.
• Watering: Keep plugs just moist until established; water regularly in dry spells from late spring through summer.
• Feeding: Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser to maximise flower power.
• Height & Spread: Reaches 45cm height; spreads up to 35cm wide for dense, bushy coverage.

Seasonal Tips

• Start plugs in a bright, frost-free spot and gradually harden off outdoors for 7–10 days after your final frost date.
• Deadhead faded blooms to encourage longer flowering.
• Plant alongside fuchsias, begonias or lobelia for a classic, colourful cottage bedding scheme.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix'?
  Plant young plugs indoors in spring, then harden off and move to their final position outdoors after the last frost.
• How much sun do these plants need?
  They thrive in full sun or partial shade, with reliable flowering in either position.
• How do I care for Busy Lizzies through summer?
  Water and feed regularly, remove spent blooms, and protect from drought for a constant display until autumn.

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