tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post7953820110944614631..comments2024-03-09T03:24:16.690-05:00Comments on The Dirt Diaries: Impatiens on the critical listLynn Hunthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-5028399174789768062013-03-30T08:35:29.279-04:002013-03-30T08:35:29.279-04:00Happy Easter Helene! This disease has been pretty ...Happy Easter Helene! This disease has been pretty much under the radar here until last year. I hope you and Sunil will keep me posted on developments in the UK. I wonder how long it will take to develop the new varieties? I'm looking forward to trying the SunPatiens.Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-6546015963949398872013-03-29T23:33:36.830-04:002013-03-29T23:33:36.830-04:00I have grown both SunPatiens and New Guinea in the...I have grown both SunPatiens and New Guinea in the past, I like them both, I have even bought them from Thompson and Morgan I think, as I regularly buy plants from them. Here in the UK this disease has been reported on the news, and as Sunil says, new resistant varieties are on the way, but it takes time to develop new plants so it might still be a few years until we can find them in the shops and nurseries.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-61993042083394356972013-03-26T20:33:32.437-04:002013-03-26T20:33:32.437-04:00It's a shame Les, but I'll be interested i...It's a shame Les, but I'll be interested in how you like the SunPatiens. Thanks for stopping by!Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-87359888930010402122013-03-26T19:49:22.008-04:002013-03-26T19:49:22.008-04:00At the botanical garden we have switched almost en...At the botanical garden we have switched almost entirely to Sunpatiens and New Guineas. It might be years, if ever, before we grow common impatiens again.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-8038521229249219522013-03-26T09:08:17.649-04:002013-03-26T09:08:17.649-04:00Daricia, I'll bet that is what happened to you...Daricia, I'll bet that is what happened to your double. The spores could've blown into your container and of course, it may have been infected right from the start. Apparently many plants act like yours -- look great for a time, then keel over.<br /><br />Let's compare notes this summer as to how the SunPatiens are doing!Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-72335232679588189502013-03-26T08:51:14.402-04:002013-03-26T08:51:14.402-04:00I'm so disappointed to hear this, Lynn. I love...I'm so disappointed to hear this, Lynn. I love impatiens! I had a beautiful double growing in a container that just suddenly died...I wonder if this is why? I thought it was surprising because I was taking good care of it. I'll have to look at some of the Sunpatiens this year.Dariciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139602899939762309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-29964596410443399922013-03-24T21:57:57.656-04:002013-03-24T21:57:57.656-04:00Sharon, you have made my day. Thank you so much.
...Sharon, you have made my day. Thank you so much. <br /><br />Luckily I was able to get to tend the roses yesterday. Today was so cold and nasty with snow on the way.<br /><br />Take care!Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-1249198678363553852013-03-24T21:08:06.431-04:002013-03-24T21:08:06.431-04:00So happy you visited. I am now your newest followe...So happy you visited. I am now your newest follower. I fell in love with your blog when I read your header about still scratching the surface.<br /><br />I have been outdoors for the past three hours, planting sunflowers, weeding, and fertilizing. I'm pooped, but happy.<br /><br />All joys to you,<br /><br />Sharon Sharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-47582431671429692042013-03-24T16:06:35.481-04:002013-03-24T16:06:35.481-04:00Hi Sunil, because the global problem wasn't re...Hi Sunil, because the global problem wasn't reported so much here people are quite surprised to learn about this deadly disease. Apparently it was in some US greenhouses back in 2006, then seemed to go away. In 2011 it started spreading in a few states -- now I think we are up to 44. I hope they can create some resistant varieties eventually. It is sad.<br /><br />I hear you have more snow! Will winter ever go away?Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-70232071852481224962013-03-24T15:57:20.155-04:002013-03-24T15:57:20.155-04:00Hi Lynn, the Impatiens downy mildew disease was he...Hi Lynn, the Impatiens downy mildew disease was heavily reported on in gardening TV last year in the UK, with trials of resistant varieties and potential substitutes. It is hitting us hard and I don't think there is any thing available that can combat the disease. I did have them in hanging baskets a couple of years ago, they were glorious for one summer and that's been it since.Sunil Patelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998062749546109287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-47375054010004145412013-03-23T18:17:03.101-04:002013-03-23T18:17:03.101-04:00HolleyGarden, I'm going to be in Florida visit...HolleyGarden, I'm going to be in Florida visiting my mother after Easter and will be looking at all the garden centers there for some SunPatiens. They do appear to be healthy and robust!Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-61463030341619045002013-03-23T17:49:41.148-04:002013-03-23T17:49:41.148-04:00I usually pick up some impatiens every year, mostl...I usually pick up some impatiens every year, mostly for containers, but I think I'll pass this year, too. However, those SunPatiens sound wonderful! I'll be sure to look for them.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-80100656566125816852013-03-21T15:22:54.974-04:002013-03-21T15:22:54.974-04:00Hi gardeninacity! I don't really like the New ...Hi gardeninacity! I don't really like the New Guinea ones either -- in my experience they don't produce as many flowers.The SunPatiens do look promising -- particularly because they seem to spread out. I imagine they cost more (actually haven't seen any for sale yet) but the potential flower power will be worth it.Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362037601559788546.post-61687842701921813662013-03-21T15:13:20.348-04:002013-03-21T15:13:20.348-04:00I rely on impatiens a lot in my shady back garden,...I rely on impatiens a lot in my shady back garden, so this is distressing news. I don't really like New Guinea impatiens, but I'll check out the sunpatiens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com