Impa tiens walleriana – Beacon® Bright Red: robust, IDM-resistant garden plant for long-lasting colour

Impatiens walleriana Beacon® Bright Red is a striking and reliable annual known for its bright red flowers and long-lasting blooms. This variety was specifically selected for its high resistance to downy mildew (Plasmopara destructor, IDM), a common problem with traditional impatiens. Beacon® Bright Red offers gardeners, growers, and landscape professionals a robust, easy-to-grow, and versatile product that adds color all season long to gardens, pots, hanging baskets, and borders.

Thanks to the genetic resistance to IDM, growers and landscapers can safely produce and plant Impatiens again without the risk of major losses from powdery mildew, resulting in increased sales and consistent quality.

High resistance to downy mildew (IDM)

Extensive trials have shown that Beacon Impatiens is genetically highly resistant to IDM, making this variety exceptional in terms of durability and reliability. While Beacon® Bright Red isn't completely immune, it is much less susceptible to disease than traditional Impatiens. Preventative IDM fungicide may be recommended in some cases, but overall, Beacon® is an excellent choice for gardens and landscapes where powdery mildew can be a problem.

This resistance makes Beacon® Bright Red ideal for both commercial production and residential gardens, guaranteeing robust, reliable and season-long colour.

Extensive applications in garden and landscaping projects

Pots and hanging baskets

• Compact growth and abundant flowers make the plant ideal for pots, hanging baskets and container planting.

• Bright, season-long colours create a striking decorative effect on balconies, terraces and patios.

Borders and gardens

• Perfect for open ground and mixed borders, where long-lasting colour and healthy growth are important.

• The rapid filling and bushy growth make Beacon® Bright Red ideal for large plantings in parks, gardens and landscaping projects.

Production and sales

• Easy to incorporate into production planning due to predictable growth and flowering.

• Beacon® Bright Red brings a popular and well-known product back into production, guaranteeing increased sales and customer satisfaction.

Characteristics and cultivation information

Beacon® Bright Red combines fast-filling growth, long-lasting blooms, and robustness in one attractive plant. Ideal for both commercial growers and home gardeners looking for a reliable, low-maintenance, and colorful impatiens.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Flower color: bright red

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Location: partial shade to shade

• Soil: well-drained, humus-rich

• Water requirements: water regularly, keep evenly moist

• Flowering period: all season, from late spring to autumn

• Use: pots, hanging baskets, borders, open ground

The plant grows quickly, fills the space well and provides season-long color, creating a consistently attractive display.

Why choose Beacon® Bright Red?

• High genetic resistance to downy mildew (IDM)

• Bright red, season-long flowers for long-lasting color

• Compact, bushy growth for pots, baskets and borders

• Fast filling and easy to grow

• Robust and reliable, even in commercial production

• Ideal for gardens, landscapes and container planting

• Easy to incorporate into production planning for consistent quality

Discover all Beacon® Impatiens at Easyseed

In addition to Beacon® Bright Red, Easyseed offers a wide range of Beacon® Impatiens in various colors. Perfect for gardens, balconies, patios, and landscaping projects, with a robust, IDM-resistant variety that guarantees reliability and long-lasting beauty.