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Impatiens bedding plants.

Harold15Harold15 Posts: 15
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Hi,
Is anyone having problems with Impatiens bedding plants. I purchased a tray of six from my local fruit/veg shop, along with Begonias and Geraniums. The Begonias and Geraniums are doing fine, but not so the Impatiens. I have been aware for a while regarding the virus disease with Impatiens. Some websites state that the disease has now been eradicated, while some websites say still be aware, and only buy the New Guineau Impatiens, which are disease resistent. Regarding my Impatiens, the leaves have dropped off, and the stems will not last much longer, which is in line with the disease. I was passing the shop this afternoon, called in, and had a quiet word explaining the problem. They apologised, and offered me a tray of my choice as a replacement. The other plants are in the same borders, so I do not think that it is anything to do with the soil.
Regards.

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  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Thanks.. I wasn't even aware of a virus affecting Impatiens.  

    Do you have a picture you can share with us?  What sort of conditions did you plant them in?  I assume you realize they enjoy part to full shade.. unlike your begonias and geraniums.  
    Utah, USA.
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I read an article in the RHS mag very recently that said there are to be trials of impatiens that may be less susceptible to the mildew that it's currently extremely prone to.
    I've given the mag away now so can't check the article

    I was upset a few years ago when they became almost unavailable, such reliable bedders throughout the summer, but I don't think I'd grow them now - changing times and testes I guess

    Billericay - Essex

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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I assume you haven’t put them outside?  
    Its too cold at nights yet, they should be brought in at nights and put out through the day.  End of May is a good time to put out summer bedding. 
    They originate from a hot country. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Harold15Harold15 Posts: 15
    I live in the north England, UK. We have more than our share of dull weather, a lot more than finer days. I have been growing Impatiens for many years in the same garden, with no problems, until this virus came in. I do not know if the conditions are similar in the USA. If you Google it, there are many websites concerning and explaining  the virus.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    The disease was eradicated, they are back now, it was only in the Impatiens walleriana.
    i still think it’s too cold at night. I’m in Devon, I won’t be putting bedding out till end of May.  I have no idea what the temperature is in USA.
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5673369/Return-Busy-Lizzies-Scientists-create-variety-resistant-disease.html
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Harold15Harold15 Posts: 15
    I have read your link Lyn regarding the eradication. There is a sentence in the link that says .... 

    Some outlets have continued to sell disease-affected varieties of Busy Lizzies but buyers have faced a high risk of them dying within weeks.







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