Jul 22, 2022
How to Check for Disease in Impatiens

It’s not always you, it might be a disease!

So, you’ve done everything you can to make sure this year’s impatiens garden will do its best. But no matter what you do, your impatiens don’t look so great – or even worse, they’re doomed! Don’t blame the gardener. It’s most likely Impatiens downy mildew (IDM) that was the culprit.

Checking for Impatiens Downy Mildew

IDM is a serious disease in the United States. In recent years, it has limited the use of impatiens in gardens, containers, and flower pots. IDM is caused by a fungus-like water mold called Plasmopara destructor. To be sure your plants are free of this disease, follow these few steps.

- Early symptoms can be seen on leaves near the tips of branches and include an irregular yellow-green discoloration.

- You’ll want to look for its most distinctive characteristic. The best way to do this is to turn over a leaf or two to check for white fuzz.

- This fuzzy white material develops on the undersides of leaves in impatiens plants.

- Check for this on stems and buds, as well.

Beacon Impatiens offers high resistance to disease

Although fungicides won’t be effective to treat IDM, there is good news! Beacon® Impatiens offer high resistance to Plasmopara destructor. As an easy-to-grow and versatile product for gardens and landscapes, it comes in a wide range of colors and mixes. Beacon Impatiens bring long-lasting color to your shade beds, baskets and containers without the risk of disease.

With this next generation of impatiens, you can rely on Beacon to fill your gardens with the bright, blooming color you crave for the shade.


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