Impatiens arguta -- The "Blue Dream" Impatiens

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Blue Dream Impatiens

Impatiens arguta is so rare, it doesn't have a common name - so i gave it one! The "Blue Dream" Impatiens is a delightful plant from Nepal that you're not likely to find in the nurseries. The inflated, bluish-lavender flowers are very un-Impatiens-like, and appear all throughout the year! These dream-like blooms are suspended by long stems, giving the effect that little purple parrots are flying through your plant!

Impatiens arguta

Impatiens arguta is a vigorous perennial species that creeps and climbs 2-3 feet in all directions. It looks terrific in a hanging planter, where its abundant shoots and lush leaves can spill over the edges. The flowers appear practically all year long! The 2½" blooms flare open like an orchid and have orange markings inside. The flanks have markings that almost look like bird feathers, and the tip curls into a gold and burgundy "beak". These are truly exotic blooms, unlike any other. This is a true species, not a cultivated hybrid.

This Impatiens is easy to grow, indoors or out. It is happiest between 45 and 80 degrees F. It has taken occasional temperatures of 100 degrees if given shade, but consistently hot weather might stress it. It is known to take 32-33°, and might take a few degrees lower, since it is able to grow back from the roots. It does wonderfully indoor as a houseplant, provided that the air isn't too dry. I have these growing all over the house! They do excellent in low-light situations. Like most Impatiens, this one likes rich, well-draining soil, and regular watering. Give it either bright shade, or morning or late afternoon sun.

Impatiens arguta

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