Downy Mildew on Impatience
the gardener said that its a catch 22 . Hopefully its not going to happen this year
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KMS Woodworks on Sep 20, 2012I think a lot of it has to due with how the plants are cared for. Here is a great article to check out http://e-gro.org/pdf/Bulletin_1-8_Impatiens_Downy_Mildew.pdfHelpful Reply
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JP S on Sep 20, 2012My reseeding impatients that I have had for 25yrs had mildew this year and really looked awful,I sprayed them with neem oil and about a month later they. started looking good again.Good luck with yours,Alice.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Sep 21, 2012The disease is still around, Alice. But you won't have to worry about it if you plant New Guinea impatiens instead. You might want to check out this article from the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service. It lists fungicides available to homeowners if you do see signs of mildew (and act quickly if you do): http://palmbeachcountyextension.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/downy-mildew-on-impatiens-2-2-2012.pdfHelpful Reply
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Alice G on Sep 21, 2012I know Doug but the regular ones look so much nicer, And in my strawberry jars they look magnificent. Don't know if i would get the same results as the New Guinea onesHelpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Sep 21, 2012Maybe you will get lucky, Alice, and not have it show up.Helpful Reply
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Melodee Keays on Oct 18, 2014I have read somewhere that half strength milk and water sprayed on the mildew should kill it???Helpful Reply
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