Downy Mildew attacking impatiens

jennifer28 · January 12, 2013

I just got some news from a friend of mine who owns a large working farm near me. She usually grows several flats of impatiens for me every year. This year she said that Downy Mildew has become a real problem in our area (Connecticut) and that she doesn't want to grow impatiens because there is no sense in giving me doomed plants.

She did tell me that it won't bother New Guinea impatiens, begonias, coleus, or hostas.

But I want to spread the word because I bet a lot of big box stores will still carry impatiens. I may try begonias this year in the impatiens spot. I havent decided yet. But, be warned!

January 12, 2013	#1
jennifer28 Two-faced Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital Posts: 955	Downy Mildew attacking impatiens I just got some news from a friend of mine who owns a large working farm near me. She usually grows several flats of impatiens for me every year. This year she said that Downy Mildew has become a real problem in our area (Connecticut) and that she doesn't want to grow impatiens because there is no sense in giving me doomed plants. She did tell me that it won't bother New Guinea impatiens, begonias, coleus, or hostas. But I want to spread the word because I bet a lot of big box stores will still carry impatiens. I may try begonias this year in the impatiens spot. I havent decided yet. But, be warned!