We're offering you a 30 or 60 Busy Lizzie Beacon Mix Plants for £6.99, saving you up to 65% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £19.99 (correct as of 24.02.2026).

Impatiens walleriana 'Beacon Mix' – A New Era for Busy Lizzies

Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix' brings back the classic beauty of Impatiens walleriana with modern disease resistance. Specially bred to combat downy mildew, this mix delivers a dazzling array of colours—reds, pinks, whites, oranges, and violets—across strong, bushy plants.

• Plant Type: Annual bedding plant (Impatiens walleriana)
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 20-30cm in height and spread
• Flowering Period: Late spring to first frost (May–October)
• Growth Habit: Compact, free-branching, ideal for mass planting
• Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to downy mildew thanks to latest breeding advances

Caring for Your Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix'

• Position: Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun if kept moist.
• Soil: Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil; neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0).
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist—avoid letting it dry out completely.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season.
• Deadheading: Not essential; plants self-clean spent blooms for continuous colour.
• Sowing/Planting Time: Plant out after the last frost (typically from late April onwards).

Design Ideas & Companion Planting

• Add vibrant colour to shaded borders, patio pots, window boxes, or hanging baskets.
• Makes a striking underplanting for ferns or hostas in dappled light.
• Pairs beautifully with begonias, lobelia, or coleus for mixed displays.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mix'?
  The best time is after the last frost in spring—usually late April or May in the UK.
• How much sun do these plants need?
  'Beacon Mix' thrives in partial shade but can tolerate full sun if watered regularly.
• Are these plants suitable for containers?
  Yes—these compact annuals are perfect for pots, baskets, and window boxes as well as borders.