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Small pink balsam, Impatiens rosea
Small pink balsam, Impatiens rosea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting Small Pink Balsam, Impatiens rosea, a captivating flower hailing from the Himalayas. The intricate detail in this beautiful illustration, created by G. Barclay after a drawing by Miss Sarah Drake, is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the Victorian era. Impatiens rosea, also known as Small Himalayan Balsam, is a delicate and charming herbaceous perennial that thrives in cooler climates. Its small, pink, funnel-shaped flowers bloom profusely from mid-summer to early autumn, adding a burst of color to gardens and mountain slopes. The plant's name, Impatiens, derives from the Latin word for impatient, referring to the seed capsules that explode when ripe, scattering their seeds. This botanical illustration is taken from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, published by G. Willis in London in 1854. The work was a popular and influential publication during the Victorian era, featuring accurate and detailed illustrations of a wide variety of ornamental plants. The inclusion of Miss Sarah Drake's drawing in this publication highlights her contributions to the field of botanical illustration during this time. The Small Pink Balsam remains a beloved plant among gardeners and botanists, and this stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving serves as a reminder of its beauty and historical significance.
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