Impatiens pinetorum CHB14.CH21
A hardy, perennial species, rare in cultivation, collected by Charles Boulanger in Yunnan, China. Impatiens are extremely difficult to correctly identify and this was introduced as Impatiens pianmaensis - which we have recently discovered has lilac coloured flowers. From studying very clear herbarium specimens and descriptions, Impatiens pinetorum is its correct name. Forms quite a tall plant and produces the most unusual, long spurred, white, yellow and red and purple speckled flowers and glossy, dark green leaves with scalloped edges. Height 1 metre. Moist, humus rich, well-drained soil in part to full shade in a cool position. Can be pot grown or planted in the garden. Hardy to -12C (possibly more) in the ground with a winter mulch. If pot grown, it requires full protection from frosts.