Colorful Blooms
Produces attractive flowers in a range of colors, depending on the cultivar and seed variety.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Balsam Seeds
Balsam, botanically known as Impatiens balsamina, is an attractive flowering annual valued for its colorful blooms and lush green foliage. Also known as garden balsam or rose balsam, this popular ornamental plant can produce flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, white, and other colors depending on the variety. Balsam is suitable for flower beds, garden borders, and containers. It grows well in warm conditions with suitable moisture, fertile soil, and partial shade to gentle sunlight.
Colorful Annual Flowers
Garden Balsam
Warm-Season Plant
Container Gardening
Key Features
Lush Green Foliage
Develops green, lance-shaped leaves that complement its colorful flowers and ornamental appearance.
Upright Growth
Forms an upright, bushy plant that can add height and color to flower beds and garden borders.
Warm-Weather Favorite
Grows well in warm weather with consistent moisture and suitable light conditions.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Impatiens balsamina
Colorful ornamental flowers
Popular garden annual
Suitable for flower beds
Can be grown in containers
Attractive green foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Suitable for warm growing seasons
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Impatiens balsamina |
| Common Name | Garden Balsam; Rose Balsam; Touch-Me-Not |
| Plant Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy flowering annual |
| Flower Color | May include pink, red, purple, white, and mixed colors, depending on variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual; frost-free climates may support longer growth |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer in suitable climates; sow during warm weather |
| Seed Starting | Sow in a suitable seed-starting medium and cover lightly |
| Germination Time | Often around 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to gentle sunlight; provide protection from intense heat |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist without prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Often about 12–30 inches tall, depending on variety and conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Generally 8–12 inches, adjusted to cultivar and mature size |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Choose fresh Balsam seeds and prepare a clean seed tray or suitable planting container with a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Choose fresh Balsam seeds and prepare a clean seed tray or suitable planting container with a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds on the growing medium and cover them lightly according to the seed supplier's instructions. Keep the medium evenly moist during germination.
Sow the seeds on the growing medium and cover them lightly according to the seed supplier's instructions. Keep the medium evenly moist during germination.
Step 3: Maintain Warm Conditions
Place the tray in a warm location with suitable light. A temperature around 70–75°F (21–24°C) can support germination.
Place the tray in a warm location with suitable light. A temperature around 70–75°F (21–24°C) can support germination.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into prepared garden beds or containers. Avoid damaging their roots.
Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into prepared garden beds or containers. Avoid damaging their roots.
Step 5: Water and Maintain
Provide suitable sunlight, regular watering, and fertile, well-drained soil. Monitor the plants for pests and remove damaged growth when necessary.
Provide suitable sunlight, regular watering, and fertile, well-drained soil. Monitor the plants for pests and remove damaged growth when necessary.
Bring Color to Your Garden with Balsam Flowers
Balsam Seeds offer an opportunity to grow attractive, colorful flowers in garden beds, borders, and containers. With warm growing conditions, suitable light, and consistent soil moisture, these ornamental annuals can brighten outdoor spaces throughout the growing season. Choose a variety that suits your garden and follow the recommended planting instructions for healthy growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Balsam seed germination, flowering, and suitable growing conditions.
How long do Balsam seeds take to germinate?
Balsam seeds commonly germinate in about 7–14 days under suitable conditions. Warm temperatures, a well-drained seed-starting mix, and consistent moisture can support germination. Actual timing varies with seed freshness, temperature, and the variety being grown.
Does garden balsam grow better in sun or shade?
Garden balsam grows in full sun to partial shade, depending on climate and growing conditions. In hot climates, partial shade during the strongest afternoon sun can help reduce heat stress. Provide adequate light, moisture-retentive soil, and good drainage for healthy foliage and flowering.
How can I encourage more flowers on Balsam plants?
Provide suitable sunlight, consistent watering, and fertile soil without excessive nitrogen fertilization. Avoid allowing the root zone to dry out completely or remain waterlogged. Removing wilted flowers and damaged growth can keep plants tidy, while appropriate spacing helps maintain airflow and healthy development.