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"Flying in a blue dream" Impatiens arguta was so rare, it didn'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 local nurseries. The inflated, bluish-lavender flowers are very un-Impatiens-like - and they 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 is a vigorous perennial that creeps and climbs 2 to 4 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 inch blooms flare open like an orchid and have contrasting orange markings inside. The flanks have markings that look amazingly like bird feathers, and the tip curls into a gold and burgundy "beak". These are truly exotic blooms, unlike any other. This is a naturally-occurring species, not a cultivated hybrid. The plant is happiest between 50 and 80 degrees F (10-27°C), with nights that are cool. Consistently hot conditions might stress it, especially if nights are warm (above 65°F/18°C). It can probably survive a light frost, since it is able to grow back from its roots. It does wonderfully indoor as a houseplant. I have these growing all over the house! Like most Impatiens, it prefers fertile, well-draining soil, regular watering, and some humidity. Filtered sun or bright shade is best - protect it from strong afternoon sun. In the right conditions, it is easy to grow.
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