Impatiens niamniamensis 'Golden Cockatoo'

Q: Are we fancy, or are we fancy? A: We’re REALLY fancy! Check out this so-outrageous variegated form of out-of-this-world Impatiens niamniamensis! It’s just like ‘African Queen’ but with high drama foliage. Grows to 3’ high, around 1’ wide & blooms YEAR ROUND where cold is of no concern. Each flower is 1” with a beak-like form in ketchup & mustard colors. Once mature, blooms appear in profusion, always crowded around the stem just under. Many people grow Impatiens niamniamensis as a houseplant & this variegated form is slightly more sensitive & slow. If you have a bright, but not sunny window, that would be an ideal position. In the garden, grow in shade or morning sun & protect from all frost! The species is from tropical Africa, where it never sees much cold. Note: Generally, species Impatiens prefer cool Summer climates with little frost, and suffer in areas with too much heat and humidity!

Rare and striking variegated impatiens, the dark green leaves with mottled edges of cream and pale green. The flowers are equal to their name, very showy in yellow and red and stems are black! Grows quickly to 2' tall and wide in light shade with plenty of water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 10 and a good pot plant elsewhere.