By Nariz
Spain 
Anyone know what this plant is, please? My Spanish neighbour gave it to me saying it was "Alegria Alta" (tall Busy Lizzie), but although the stem is very Busy Lizzie-like, the flower is more like the shape of a foxglove. Not like any Busy Lizzie I've ever seen. Anyone? ...... anyone? ..........?
4 Aug, 2012
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Answers
Oh no, don't tell me that there is a garden plant related to the invasive Himalayan Balsam which I thought this was, if rather stunted.
4 Aug, 2012
Rose Balsam (Garden Balsam) is an annual, still spreads though as the seeds pop everywhere.
4 Aug, 2012
Oh .... that's what it is! Thanks Drc, I'll watch out for multiple seedlings next year!!! Think I'll keep it in the pot! ;o)
5 Aug, 2012
The seeds are quite fun Nariz as they shoot off if touched when ripe.
5 Aug, 2012
Yes, Drc, I always have fun with the 'ordinary' Busy Lizzie seeds! "Little things ..... etc" ;o)
5 Aug, 2012
My children when young use to love the way they popped.
5 Aug, 2012
Lol
6 Aug, 2012
Have a look at Rose Balsum - Impatiens balsamina
4 Aug, 2012