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Bring vitality to gardens in the shade with impatiens (BPT) - Ready to fill your garden with striking colors this spring? Look to Beacon® Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed®, the gardener’s favorite versatile plant for partial to deep shade gardens. VIVID VARIETY Add a burst of color to your hanging baskets, window boxes and shaded landscapes with Beacon® Impatiens. Available in eight distinct colors and seven mix variations, Beacon® Impatiens are easy to customize to complement your garden’s aesthetic. This year, the brand has introduced two new impatiens colors guaranteed to delight gardeners. Impatiens Beacon® Lipstick boasts a bold, sassy red that makes a statement in any garden. Additionally, the brand unveiled the new Impatiens Beacon® Pearl Island Mixture, which includes an exclusive preview of the forthcoming “Blue Pearl” variety, not yet available on the market, blended with coral and white blossoms. The Beacon® mixes are named after renowned lighthouses worldwide, particularly in areas where the disease impatiens downy mildew has posed significant challenges - a
problem now solved by Beacon®! They have high resistance to disease and will thrive all season. Regardless of the color (or colors!) you select from Beacon® Impatiens, your garden will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. DISEASE-FIGHTING FLOWERS When growing impatiens, gardeners must be on guard against impatiens downy mildew (IDM), which is caused by a host-specific water spore. The disease can spread rapidly, and if even one flower becomes infected, it must be removed and discarded to prevent BLOOMS THAT GIVE BACK further spread. PanAmerican Seed® strives to bring Fortunately, the team at PanAmeri- happiness to gardens everywhere, and can Seed® has diligently searched for not just with their flowers. Each year, of its impatiens varieties resistant to this the company allocates a portion ® disease. After extensive plant trials global sales from Beacon Impatiens and testing, the company discovered to shine the light on and support chara selection of impatiens demonstrat- itable organizations. ing high resistance to IDM, leading to For the 2024 gardening season, Panthe creation of Beacon® Impatiens. By ® planting Beacon® Impatiens, you can American ®Seed and its popular brand of Beacon Impatiens will partner with rest assured that they’ll have a strong defense against IDM infestations, pro- the National Multiple Sclerosis Socividing peace of mind for your garden. ety to support their fundraising efforts
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