Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Scarlet – Seeds (Impatiens walleriana)

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Scarlet is a compact, free-flowering variety that produces masses of brilliant scarlet-red blooms from late spring until the first frosts. Specially bred for its dwarf, uniform growth, it is perfect for creating bold splashes of color in bedding schemes, containers, and shaded gardens. Its reliable performance makes it a favorite for adding vibrancy to areas where other flowers may struggle.

Highlights

• Striking scarlet-red flowers all summer

• Compact, neat dwarf habit – ideal for bedding

• Thrives in sun or partial shade

• Long-lasting color until frost

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Scarlet

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall, 20 cm spread

• Position: Sun to partial shade, moist but well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn

Perfect For

• Bright summer bedding displays

• Containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes

• Shady borders and north-facing gardens

• Adding continuous bold red color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

• Surface sow on moist compost; do not cover (light required)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after last frost