Beacon Violet Impatiens

Beacon Series impatiens grow stronger and perform longer in gardens, window boxes, and hanging baskets than other impatiens. Extensive trialing has proven that the Beacon series has high resistance to IDM (Impatiens downy mildew, a destructive disease that has affected impatiens for over a decade). You can confidently fill in those part sun to shaded locations with these season-lasting vibrant colors.  25 seeds    PLANTING Impatiens walleriana Annual Germination: 10-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 12-18” apart Sowing Outdoors:  Direct sowing is not recommended Growth Habit: Mounded Height and Width:  14-18" by 12-14" Spacing: 10-12" apart Light Needs:  Part shade to shade Soil Needs: Fertile, moist, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 70-80 days Uses: Bedding plant, containers, hanging baskets Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time. Water well during dry spells.