Balsam Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens
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Balsam Seeds
Balsam is a flowering annual valued for its colorful blooms, upright growth habit, and adaptability to garden landscapes. It is suitable for flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and shaded planting areas where seasonal color and ornamental interest are desired.
Key Features
Colorful Flower Display
Produces vibrant blooms in a range of colors throughout the growing season.
Compact Upright Growth
Develops sturdy plants suitable for borders and garden beds.
Versatile Planting Uses
Suitable for containers, flower beds, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings.
Seasonal Garden Interest
Provides long-lasting floral displays during warm growing months.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Impatiens balsamina |
| Common Name | Balsam |
| Seed Type | Flower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Upright Flowering Annual |
| USDA Zones | 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring |
| Sowing Months | March–May |
| Germination Time | 7–14 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Size | 12–30 in Tall × 10–18 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 10–12 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Flower Beds, Borders And Containers
Balsam is grown for its colorful flowers and adaptable growth habit. It is suitable for containers, flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and seasonal landscape plantings where vibrant blooms and continuous garden color are desired.