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  1. December 21st, 2006, 04:02 PM #1
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    Default Impatiens niamniamensis

    Bizarre name for a bizarre flower! Very exotic!
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    Bizarre is certainly right - but very pretty! Is it hardy outside, or is it a greenhouse baby?

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    A rather large greenhouse baby...its nearly 5 feet tall!
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    Wow - 5' tall! Cool.

    Very unique flower too.

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    Oh my...don't tell Aaron Brothers!

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    The colors make me think of green parrots. Lovely.
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    What on Earth pollinates it?
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    I want one!!!!
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    very nice hot colours!
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    Tom do you know if it blooms at a smaller size? I keep wanting to try one but never see any available locally nor anyone whose tried rooting cuttings.
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