Impatiens - downy mildew

I've noticed in a couple of my catalogues, that busy lizzies are on sale this year.

Is anyone thinking of growing them again after the downy mildew problem in 2011?
I know New Guinea impatiens are not affected but the ones on sale are the common bedding Busy Lizzie and they are.

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I used to plant busy lizzies every year in my garden and containers but after the disaster of 2011 specimens, I haven't bought any since. I replaced mine with Begonia semperflorens which flower well into the autumn. I'll most likely be doing the same this year too

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Same here I've not had a very good display in years,not be buying any this year .But maybe just a few in pots ,then if they don't do well i can put them out of sight

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Have you considered DIASCIA, it's a gorgeous low growing plant in various colours, which flowers itself to death

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The last few years I've taken to growing Zinnias and the large flowered begonias. They flower for the whole season and have spectacular colours.

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I should have said, that I have no intention of buying them. I've replaced them wax begonia too, and new guinea impatiens.
I over winter my diascia in a cold greenhouse Robert.

I was just surprised to see busy lizzy in the catalogues.

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Busy Lizzies are lovely though but I don't plant them now either. My hubby likes begonias so they may go in my pots this year.
Roll on.....

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[QUOTE=Janela;418694]I should have said, that I have no intention of buying them. I've replaced them wax begonia too, and new guinea impatiens.
I over winter my diascia in a cold greenhouse Robert.

I was just surprised to see busy lizzy in the catalogues.[/QUOTE]



Yes, I agree with you Janela, I've seen them too but I won't buy them as its a waste of money if they still get this disease. Like you, I don't understand why they are still on sale.