Balsam Impatiens Seeds - Flower Plant

Balsam impatiens is a warm-season flowering plant with an upright, branching growth habit and soft, fleshy stems. It adapts well to warm and moderately humid climates and performs best in partial shade to full sun with well-drained soil. This plant establishes readily from seed and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. It requires consistent moisture and grows steadily under stable conditions throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season flowering plant with upright, branching growth
• Adaptable to partial shade and full sun conditions
• Suitable for beds, borders, and container planting
• Performs well in warm and moderately humid climates
• Requires consistent moisture for steady growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Impatiens balsamina
• Common Name (US): Garden Balsam
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plant
• USDA Zones: 10-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: February to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 20-25°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30-70 cm height, 20-40 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 cm between plants