This perennial herb has upright branched stems that form an open bushy habit. It has dark green oblong toothed leaves and the sack-like yellow-red flowers appear along the stems from spring to summer, but may varies in tropical regions.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Impatiens niamniamensisis naturally found in tropical east Africa growing in the understorey of tropical forests in well drained organic rich moist soils. It prefers a semi-shaded to bright filtered light position with wind protected and is drought and frost tender.

The Congo Cockatoo is grown for its colourful flowers and is planted in the understorey or a tropical garden. It is also grown as a potted plant in shaded courtyards and in cold climates is used as a glasshouse specimen. It established in one season and requires a wind protected position with high humidity.ID 2872

Impatiens (im-PĂT-ee-enz) niamniamensis(nee-am-nee-a-MEN-sis)

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