please could someone tell me what is the name of the above plant , regards ian

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    hi,
    could someone please tell me the name of the above plant.

    regards
    Ian
     
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    Impatiens niamniamensis
    "Parrot Plant" i think Ian.
     
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    I agree with Gogs. It's also called Impatiensss congalense (the Congo Cockatoo). We bought one at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, IoW, and it lived outside here for several years but it is strictly a house/conservatory plant there. A very unique plant.
     
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    Yup. Also known as the 'Congo cockatoo'.
     
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    Sorry LoL. We crossed (again).
     
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    thankyou all 4 answers
     
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