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dandysmom
26-08-2009, 09:20 PM
I'm not too happy how this has turned out; was lovely, compact and covered with flowers when it was new, but has gotten extremely leggy now and hardly blooming. It reminded me very much of a wildflower here called jewelweed that grows in damp spots; researched the latter and it too is an impatiens. So, I don't think I'm going to bother with taking cuttings or saving seed; win some, lose some....... :roll:

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Moli
26-08-2009, 09:22 PM
Did you trim it back this year Eileen???its a shame, it was beautiful last year....
dandysmom
26-08-2009, 09:31 PM
I didn't have it last year, Moli. Posted a pic of it last year from a catalogue before I got this one in April. It's an annual, won't live over Winter.
Moli
26-08-2009, 09:32 PM
I didn't have it last year, Moli. Posted a pic of it last year from a catalogue before I got this one in April. It's an annual, won't live over Winter.
Ah! I remember you posting a picture....See what you mean, its a bit short of flowers....such a shame...
Mags
26-08-2009, 09:58 PM
Eileen, did your Ruellias flower?
dandysmom
26-08-2009, 10:08 PM
Oh yes, I keep forgetting to take a pic! They open in the morning and close up early so when I think of it they're gone. Note to self: pics for Mags! I have two in pots which I'll bring in, and one in the ground to see if it'll overwinter.
Mags
26-08-2009, 10:13 PM
I would love to see them Eileen. Unfortunately mine died, I planted some in a basket and in the ground, they grew very spindly and withered:( Maybe our climate isn't suitable for them:?
dandysmom
26-08-2009, 10:38 PM
What a shame! And they seem to be so hardy here; in warmer climates they're considered an invasive plant. They seem to be quite happy here, will see if the one in the ground will make it thru the Winter.
Mags
26-08-2009, 11:07 PM
What a shame! And they seem to be so hardy here; in warmer climates they're considered an invasive plant. They seem to be quite happy here, will see if the one in the ground will make it thru the Winter.
They grew to a height of about 8" but the stems remained like cotton threads:(