Yellow is a rare color for Impatiens, but this one is loaded with it! Impatiens auricoma is an unusual species from the Comoro Islands off the coast of Madagascar, where it is rare. All year long it makes tons of golden-yellow blossoms with an oddball shape. The blooms cluster around the top of this 2 foot tall plant - looking almost like little canaries flying around it! This is an excellent show plant that happens to be easy to grow. Unfortunately, fake seeds of it have been sold online (using my photos). I don't know anyone offering seeds of the true species.
Impatiens auricoma is a large perennial species with an upright, tree-like shape. It's pretty much always in bloom, and it makes an insane amount of blooms! The inch-long flowers are hooded to protect against rain, and have red markings inside to attract pollinators. This is a true species, not a cultivated hybrid. You can cross-breed it with my red Impatiens bicaudata to create a larger plant with great pastel orange flowers. Or cross it with my tuberous Impatiens tuberosa and the seedlings will have a tuberous base!
It comes from a mild, tropical climate, so it prefers temperatures between around 60 and 85 degrees F (15-29°C). I haven't tried it in cold weather, but i suspect it won't thrive below 50°F (10°C), and likely can't survive frost. Fortunately it does great indoors in a pot. Like other Impatiens, use a well-draining soil that's kept evenly moist. It likes filtered light, and needs protection from strong afternoon sun to prevent wilting. Over about 40-45% humidity is best. In the right conditions, it's very vigorous and flowers young.
This auction is for 5 fresh seeds. The germination rate is excellent when you follow my germination tips, which will be emailed to you (contact me if you would like them sooner). Promptly shipped in a padded envelope. If you want shipping delayed up to 2 weeks, wait to pay please. Outside the United States: The tracking number might not show tracking information in some countries, but it will show it within the U.S. If you have questions, please contact me.
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Strange Wonderful Things is your source for exotic, hard-to-find plants that bring the excitement back into gardening! Most of the plants in my collection are rarely seen in nurseries, and a few are sold nowhere else on the internet. I am a low-volume grower and don't produce many plants, so if you see something you like, please bid early! I personally answer all emails, and provide free "technical support" through my website. - Happy growing! - Jeff |
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