May 11th, 2015
New Guinea Impatiens are made for the Shade!
If you are looking for the old standard Impatiens (Busy Lizzies) this summer you may find that they are not available at most garden centres. This is becuase in 2013 Impetiens were stuck with a disease called Downey Mildew. This killed almost all of the Impatiens in greater Vancouver. If this happened to you it is recommended that you not plant the regular Impatiens in your garden for the next 3 to 5 years.
As an alternative we recommend that you plant New Guinea Impatiens. These new varieties will blooms all summer for you. They will grow in the shade or sun and are heat tolerant. They are available in all of your favourite colours includng white, red, violet, and many more.
New Guinea Impatiens
New Guinea Impatiens
