I'm delighted to have this rare magenta form of Impatiens platypetala.  This perky perennial species is native to rainforests in Southeast Asia.  It blooms almost all year long, with vivid, two-toned blossoms that are purplish-pink with a deep-fuchsia center.  The plant is almost unknown in cultivation, but it's a great collector's plant that is easy to grow.  I don't know anyone else offering it!

Unlike the orange form of the species, which is tall and slender, this magenta form is shorter and rounder, growing to about 16 inches tall & wide.  It looks great when grown in a hanging planter.  The 1½ inch flowers appear almost non-stop throughout the year for me.  Some of today's common hybrids originated from this species, and sometimes they are even called "Impatiens platypetala" incorrectly.  This is a naturally occurring species, not a cultivated hybrid.

It grows best with temperatures above 40 degrees F (4°C), and preferably over 55° (13°C).  I have no information on how much heat it can take.  It's possible that it will dislike hot days with warm nights.  It grows great indoors in a pot.  Like most Impatiens, it enjoys bright, filtered light.  Protect it from strong sun exposure.  It prefers fertile, well-draining soil that's kept evenly moist.  Over about 40% humidity is best.  In the right conditions, it is very easy to grow.

Also see the orange form!