Beacon® White Impatiens

Beacon® White is a white-flowered New Guinea impatiens identified by PanAmerican Seed with product code PAS1357832. Its published 14–18 in. height and 12–14 in. spread suit shaded containers and border plantings. The breeder lists high resistance to prevalent impatiens downy mildew populations; resistance is not immunity. ## Profile The [PanAmerican Seed product listing](https://www.panamseed.com/products/034701686005863/impatiens-beacon-white/) identifies this exact selection and reports flowering from spring through late summer. Use the crisp white flowers to brighten sheltered patios, porch pots, or layered shade beds. The compact listed spread also works near the front of a seasonal border. ## Growing New Guinea impatiens generally grows best in filtered light or partial shade in moist, organic, well-drained soil. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-hawkeri/) describes a wider light tolerance, with more irrigation needed in sunnier exposures. For pots and baskets, check moisture regularly and provide drainage; [Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-are-cultural-requirements-new-guinea-impatiens) recommends keeping the root zone evenly moist rather than saturated or allowed to dry out. These are species-level growing guidelines, not a claim of unique cultivar performance. ## Maintenance Check baskets and small containers often in warm weather, watering to keep the growing mix evenly moist while allowing excess water to drain. Inspect foliage for downy mildew even with the breeder’s resistance rating, since resistance does not eliminate disease risk. Avoid waterlogged media and crowded placement.