Jim, Just after I sent a reply about I. tinctoria, I see your question about I. namchabarwensis. The Tibetan blue impatiens is very easy for me, I have had it for three years, and it reseeds prolifically in my garden. It is an annual, despite some descriptions to the contrary, and likes what most other impatiens like-moisture, shade and cooler weather. It is more heat tolerant than some others, though, merely stopping flowering during very hot weather (consistent 90's F), but since that hasn't happened this summer, it has been in bloom from June to now. It does not like when the weather gets really cold, like in October, and will die when frosted. The flowers are borne rather close to the leaves, so it is not as showy as more common impatiens, but is nice nonetheless. It roots readily from cuttings and will produce seed easily, bumblebees are fond of it. If too dry, it is susceptible to spider mites (ditto if you try to keep plants over winter indoors). I have discussed this species in detail several months ago in my blog (below). Ernie DeMarie Tuckahoe NY z6/7 _www.geraniosgarden.blogspot.com_ (http://www.geraniosgarden.blogspot.com/) In a message dated 8/18/2008 4:29:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jimmckenney@jimmckenney.com writes: I can't help you with Impatiens tinctoria, but now that you have revealed an interest in this genus, can you tell me anything about the likelihood of success with Impatiens namchabarwensis under eastern North American conditions? Bonaventure, are you still in New Jersey? My Pecteilis radiata do not yet show buds: shouldn't they by now? Jim McKenney _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals/…)