Mixed Color Balsam Seeds - Impatiens Balsamina, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Mixed Color Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) bears camellia-like blooms in a bright mix of colors along upright stems. This old-fashioned annual thrives in partial shade and blooms about 60-70 days from sowing. Plants readily self-seed where they are happy.

Why choose our seeds?

• Camellia-like blooms in a bright mix of colors
• Upright habit to 12-16 inches for partial-shade beds
• Blooms about 60-70 days from sowing

How to grow Mixed Color Balsam seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/8 inch deep.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C).

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 10-21 days.
• Keep moist; transplant carefully — balsam dislikes root disturbance.

Transplanting

• When seedlings have several true leaves
• Harden off before planting out
• Space 8-12 inches apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal.
• Water: Water consistently; do not let soil dry out.
• Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer during bloom.
• Pinch the center stem at 4 inches tall to encourage branching.
• Self-seeds freely; deadhead to prevent volunteers.

Bloom Time:

About 60-70 days from sowing, through summer.