Red Garden Balsam Seeds - Rose Balsam, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Red Garden Balsam (Impatiens balsamina), also called rose balsam or touch-me-not, is an old-fashioned annual with camellia-like double blooms in rich red crowded along upright stems. A fast, easy annual for beds and containers, flowering about two months from seed.

Why choose our seeds?

• Double, camellia-like blooms in rich red
• Fast growing — flowers about 60–70 days after sowing
• Upright habit for beds, borders, and containers; self-sows

How to grow Red Garden Balsam seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Soaking seeds for a few hours before sowing is optional but can speed things up.
• Sow 1/8 inch deep or press into the surface; keep evenly moist.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light once seedlings emerge.
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination.

Germination

• Seedlings typically emerge in 10–21 days.
• Grow on in bright light at normal room temperatures.

Transplanting

• Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.
• Harden off for about a week before planting out.
• Space plants 8–12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Part shade is ideal; tolerates full sun in cool climates.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist — do not let plants dry out.
• Fertilizer: Plant in rich soil; feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer during bloom.
• Pinch plants when about 4 inches tall to encourage bushier growth and more flowers.

Bloom Time:

Summer to fall, about 60–70 days after sowing.