This perennial shrub is erect with branched stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the white to pink flattened-hooded flowers appear just above the foliage from summer to winter.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Impatiens sodenii is naturally found tropical eastern Africa growing in moist well drained organic rich soils in a protected semi-shaded to bright filtered light position with wind, frost and drought protection.

The Poor Man's Rhododendron is grown for its flowers and is planted in garden beds as a filler or specimen. It is suitable as an understorey plant establishing in 2 to 3 years. It is also grown in coastal positions and is used in tropical settings.  It is suitable for perennial borders in small or cottage gardens or grown in patio pots. ID 2207

Impatiens (im-PĂT-ee-enz) sodenii (so-DEN-ee-eye)

Balsaminaceae (ball-SAM-in-AY-see-ee)