Balsamine Seeds - Flower Plant For Home Gardens

Balsamine, commonly known as Garden Balsam, is an annual flowering plant known for its upright growth habit and soft, fleshy stems. It produces colorful blooms along the stem and adapts well to warm climates with moderate moisture. This plant performs best in well-drained, fertile soils with partial shade to full sun exposure. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers, it is commonly grown for seasonal ornamental display.

Features

• Upright annual growth habit with soft stems
• Produces flowers along the stem
• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
• Adapted to warm climates with moderate moisture
• Performs well in partial shade to full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Impatiens balsamina
• Common Name (US): Garden Balsam
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 2 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering, keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 70 cm height, spread 20 to 40 cm
• Plant Spacing: 20 to 30 cm between plants