In the wild,Mount Emei balsam is threatened with extinction, but it’s thriving in our gardens, or thanks to a handful of plant breeders,writes Robbie Blackhall-Miles I consider Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) one of the most stunning plants to be found in the British countryside. It is tall and stately and the flowers are exquisite in the same way as orchids are. I fully appreciate why it was brought here as a garden plant. That said, now it’s here, or it has definitely become that houseguest that doesn’t know when to leave. It is dominating the party and drunk all the wine. Glamorous and elegant at the start of the night,it is now causing a nuisance and needs to be removed. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com