Impatiens

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Unless noted otherwise, there is a maximum limit of 3 for each kind of plant, but order as many different varieties as you wish. We grow many different plants, but we don't grow a lot of any one kind.

Thanks to the generosity of Derick Pitman ("Mr. Impatiens"), we are now able to offer many new varieties of rare Impatiens for the avid collector. Be sure to check out his website, which is listed on our links page.
	Impatiens arguta Code: 51821 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Lilac-blue flowered perennial native to Nepal. Said to be cold and heat tolerant. Dies back to the ground in the winter and comes back in late spring. To 18" tall bearing numerous, 2" long, tubular, flaring, bluish flowers from summer till fall. Rich soil is best with bright shade. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens auricoma Code: 51812 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
(I. comorense). Bright butter-yellow balsam shaped flowers with red striped throat. Light green tapered leaves, succulent stems. Easy to grow, always in bloom. Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens auricoma x niamniamensis Code: 80116 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - Coming Soon. Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens bicaudata 'Madagascar Red' Code: 80096 Price: $12.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
This very rare Impatiens, which can grow up to 5 feet high with a trunk of up to 4 inches wide, is from the island of Madagascar. One inch bright red hooded blooms adorn the tops of it's emerald green foliage. Needs protection from cold temperatures. Grow in rich, moist well-drained soil in part shade. USDA zones 10 - 11. 3. Large plants in 2 3/4" pots. Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens bombycina Code: 80118 Price: $9.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - Very similar to Impatiens niamniamensis 'African King', but with dark red flowers and leaves somewhat tomentose (hairy). Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens campanulata Code: 80097 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - Coming soon. Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens cecilii Code: 80115 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Beautiful two inch lavender-pink orchid-like flowers on this rare East African species. Upright bushy habit to 2 1/2 feet. Rich green leaves. Easy to grow. USDA zones 10 - 11. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens grandis Code: 51822 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Large shrub to 5 ft. with glossy green leaves. White flowers are 2 inch wide with red or purple markings. Blooms fall/winter. Endangered plant from Sri Lanka. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens grandis 'Rosa' Code: 51823 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Large shrub to 5 ft. Glossy leaves have a rosey tint. Rose-pink flowers are 2 inch wide with red or purple markings. Blooms fall/winter. Endangered plant from Sri Lanka. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens hians Code: 51814 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Large unusually shaped red and green flowers with a broad green tail tipped red. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens irvingii Code: 51815 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Large shocking pink flowers, dark green foliage. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens keilli Code: 51824 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - Coming soon. Small epiphyic species with scarlet cornucopia shaped flowers with yellow and green lips. Somewhat resembles a dwarf 'African Queen' Impatiens. Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens latifolia Code: 80180 Price: $14.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Indian Angel Impatiens". NEW! 2008 - This fantastic new rare Impatiens species from India has many clusters of 2 inch pink flowers when in full bloom. Grows up to 2 feet high. Give it rich, moist soil in a shady location. Its climate needs are still unknown. It may not be able to take the warm tropics. Our photos were taken in San Francisco, a cool moist temperate location. Probably cannot withstand any frost. Recently someone sold a plant of this on eBay for the amazing price of $69.00. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens nana Code: 80171 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! - 2008 - Erect to sprawling tough species with bright green foliage and pinkish red stems. Prolific blooming all year with cute 1 inch pink to light purple flowers. Grows 1 to 2 1/2 feet hight. Plant in a moist condition in full to part shade. Reseeds readily. Annual in colder climates, perennial in USDA zones 10 to 11. Native to Tanzania. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens niamniamensis 'African King' Code: 51845 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Large l-1/4" cornucopia shaped flowers of deep crimson are constantly produced in many-flowered clusters among showy dark quilted leaves. Succulent, dwarf habit and free flowering. Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Princess' Code: 80102 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
This one has clusters of cornucopia shaped red and cream flowers produced all year on dark brown succulent stems. Very similar to the variety Impatiens niamniamensis ‘Hare’s Hybrid’. With some pinching, a young plant assumes the look of an odd miniature tree a foot tall. Requires rich, moist, well draining soil and shade. Protect from frost. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens niamniamensis 'African Queen' Code: 51810 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Impatiens niamniamensis 'Congo Cockatoo'). Clusters of ornately shaped orange-red and yellow 1" flowers are produced all year on dark brown succulent stems. With some pinching, a young plant assumes the look of an odd miniature tree a foot tall. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens niamniamensis 'Golden Cockatoo' Code: 51816 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"African Queen Variegated". Clusters of ornately shaped orange-red and yellow 1" flowers are produced all year on dark brown succulent stems. Foliage brightly variegated green and chartreuse. With some pinching, a young plant assumes the look of an odd miniature tree a foot tall. 'Golden Cockatoo' arose as a sport of Impatiens niamniamensis at a nursery in Essex, England 20 years ago. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens niamniamensis 'Pink Princess' Code: 51820 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Similar to 'African King with bright pink clusters of flowers. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens repens Code: 51826 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
A beautiful species with succulent creeping red stems, tiny leaves and 1-1/2" bright yellow balsam shaped flowers. Good for baskets and as a ground cover. (B,D) Balsaminaceae
	Impatiens sodenii Code: 51813 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(I. oliveri), "Poor Man's Rhododendron", "Oliver's Touch-Me-Not". Large pale lilac flowers with whorls of dark green oblanceolate leaves. Sturdy grower in part or deep shade to 6 feet high. Tolerates full sun in cool coastal areas such as San Francisco, where it's commonly planted. Protect from frost. Native to eastern tropical Africa. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens sodenii 'Flash' Code: 80105 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - An exciting new form of the "Poor Man's Rhododendron" with large 2 1/2" inch white flowers with streaks of magenta pink radiating out from the center. Almost everblooming, this easy, fast growing Impatiens should be grown in bright shade or with morning sun in a mild climate. Moist soil, regular watering. Grows 4 to 6 feet high with multi-branching succulent stems. The species is native to eastern tropical Africa. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens sodenii 'Full Moon' Code: 51827 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Impatiens sodenii 'Madonna'). Beautiful new Impatiens cultivar with very large 3 inch, pure white flowers. Grows 4 to 6 feet in part shade. USDA Zones 10 - 12. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens sodenii var. uguenensis Code: 80117 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - Another uncommon form of Impatiens sodenii with pure white flowers and a central eye of magenta with bright green leaves in whorls. Native to Kenya and Tanzania highlands between 3,000 and 8,000 ft. elevation. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens species from Vietnam Code: 80110 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - Delightful new Impatiens species with 1 inch orchid colored flowers and thick succulent leaves. Grows 6 to 8 inches tall. Native to the highlands of Vietnam. Culture similar to that of most Impatiens, part shade, moist, rich soil. Hardiness unknown. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens tinctoria Code: 80106 Price: $14.50 Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - This sensational rare Impatiens sports FRAGRANT large 3 inch pure white orchid like flowers with dark red centers. Grows with a large open habit from a large tuberous rootstock to 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Blooms from July through October and then goes deciduous to reemerge from the ground in the spring. Some say its fragrance is like Plumeria or Gardenia. Grow in part shade in rich, moist soil. Plant in a large enough container, as tuberous roots may end up breaking it. Hardy perennial for USDA zones 7 - 11, although dislikes heat. Native to high elevations of Central Africa. Recently someone sold a plant of this on eBay for the amazing price of $86.00. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens walleriana x usambarensis Code: 80109 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
A hybrid between the common bedding plant, Impatiens walleriana, and Impatiens usambarensis from eastern Africa. Unusual variety with shocking orange flowers, red stems, and golden fuzzy leaves. Grows about the same size as the common bedding plant but slightly hardier. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens x walleriana 'Blazing Fire' Code: 80108 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Possible Impatiens walleriana 'Super Elfin Sunrise' x usambarensis hybrid. Differs from common Impatiens with flowers of intense red with orange center and reddish-green leaves. Strong grower in shade to 2 feet high by 3 feet wide. Comes true from seed. A very unique and desirable new offering. Balsaminaceae
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	Impatiens x walleriana 'Magenta Giant' Code: 80107 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Impatiens 'Coastal Rose', Impatiens 'Perennial Rose'). This Impatiens is a tetraploid hybrid that does not produce seeds. Large growing, 4 to 5 feet, with magenta (light purplish red) flowers. Nice as a background plant in the shade garden or as an accent plant in a large container. No one seems to know its origin. It has been a "pass-a-long" plant for decades between neighbors in Southern California. Needs rich soil and ample moisture. Hardy to 30F. Balsaminaceae
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