Product description
Better known as Busy Lizzies, Impatiens are hugely popular bedding plants due to their charming nature and long flowering season. These outdoor plug plants feature masses of delightful peach-coloured flowers against a backdrop of broad lanceolate leaves. They are ideal for brightening up beds, borders, and garden pots and work well as hanging basket plants. These garden flowers don’t just flower all summer long, they start to bloom in late spring and flower continuously until the first frosts, adding texture and colour throughout the growing season.
Busy Lizzies can tolerate some direct sunshine but flourish best in partial shade. They prefer moist but well-draining soil and are incredibly easy to grow and care for. Water during dry spells and deadhead spent blooms to keep the plant neat and promote further flowering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only.
Busy Lizzie
Impatiens Beacon Peach Bedding Plants
Impatiens Beacon Peach Bedding Plants
Product description
Better known as Busy Lizzies, Impatiens are hugely popular bedding plants due to their charming nature and long flowering season. These outdoor plug plants feature masses of delightful peach-coloured flowers against a backdrop of broad lanceolate leaves. They are ideal for brightening up beds, borders, and garden pots and work well as hanging basket plants. These garden flowers don’t just flower all summer long, they start to bloom in late spring and flower continuously until the first frosts, adding texture and colour throughout the growing season.
Busy Lizzies can tolerate some direct sunshine but flourish best in partial shade. They prefer moist but well-draining soil and are incredibly easy to grow and care for. Water during dry spells and deadhead spent blooms to keep the plant neat and promote further flowering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead occasionally to keep plants tidy, although many varieties are self-cleaning. Feed every two weeks with a balanced fertiliser to encourage lush growth and non-stop flowering in shady spots throughout the summer.
How to Water
Water regularly to maintain moist soil, especially during dry spells. Impatiens are thirsty plants and benefit from consistent moisture but dislike sitting in soggy soil, so ensure good drainage. Container-grown plants may need daily watering in warm weather.
How to Plant
Plant Impatiens bedding plants in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. These compact, bushy plants are perfect for shaded borders, containers, and underplanting, bringing dense colour where sun-loving plants may struggle. Space them 20–25cm apart for a seamless display.
