Shrub Balsam, Poor Man's Rhododendron (Impatiens sodenii)

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Baa Jun 17, 2003

Flowering in June 2003. What the picture doesn't convery is the size of the flower which is over 2 inches across.

Common name: Shrub Balsam, Poor Man's Rhododendron
Family: Balsaminaceae
Genus: Impatiens
Species sodenii

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/56556/

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windsurffer (Zone 5a) Jun 17, 2003

How pretty it is, just a beautfiul plant.

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Baa Jun 17, 2003

Thanks Windsuffer, not sure I'll agree if it makes it's full height though ;)

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windsurffer (Zone 5a) Jun 17, 2003

Awh Baa you'll get it to growing beautifully.

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annette68 Townsville, Australia(Zone 10a) Jul 26, 2006

I just received this impatiens.I hope mine looks as good as your pic.

Annette

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Baa Jul 27, 2006

Thanks Annette68

It was a stunning plant and I've yet to find it here again. It didn't survive the 2005 winter :( I hope yours does a lot better!

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