Impatiens Beacon White

Common Name:
Impatiens 'Beacon White'

Description:
Impatiens walleriana 'Beacon White' is a popular annual plant renowned for its abundant, pure white blooms and robust performance in shaded garden areas. This variety exhibits high resistance to Impatiens downy mildew, ensuring healthy growth throughout the season. It features a mounded, upright habit with lush green foliage, making it ideal for adding continuous colour to shady spots. 'Beacon White' thrives in moist, well-drained soil and flourishes in full to partial shade, making it well-suited for Melbourne's climate. It's perfect for garden beds, borders, hanging baskets, and containers. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, to maintain plant health and prolific blooming

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 35–45 cm
• Spread: 30–35 cm

Aspect:

• Full Shade
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant (high resistance to Impatiens downy mildew)
• Shade Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Ferns
• Hostas
• Begonias
• Coleus
• Caladiums

Note: To promote continuous flowering, deadhead spent blooms regularly and ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.