Balsam – Colorful Blooms for Easy Garden Planting
Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) is a hardy, fast-growing annual known for its bright and diverse flower colors, including red, pink, purple, white, and bi-colors. These Non-GMO seeds produce lush foliage and abundant blooms, making them ideal for flower beds, borders, and container planting. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Balsam adds long-lasting ornamental beauty, attracts pollinators, and enhances cottage and formal gardens alike.

Features:

• Produces vibrant multi-colored flowers
• Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
• Fast-growing, easy-to-grow annuals
• Non-GMO and low-maintenance
• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Impatiens balsamina
• Common Name: Balsam
• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
• Flower Color: Mixed colors (red, pink, purple, white, bi-colors)
• Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)
• Spread: 25–50 cm (10–20 in)
• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist
• USDA Zones: 2–11

Planting & Growing Guide:

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after frost risk
• Use well-draining soil and keep it lightly moist until germination
• Transplant seedlings 25–30 cm apart for optimal growth
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Ideal for borders, beds, patios, and container gardens