Tropical Impatiens Mix , Balsam FLOWERS Seed

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Impatiens Seeds - Balsam 

Common Name(s): Bizzy LizzyBusy Lizzy ,Common Impatiens ,Garden Impatiens, Impatiens Patience, Plant Patient, Lucy Sultana, Sultan's Flower

International Common Names

• English: balsam; impatiens; rose balsam; spotted snapweed; touch-me-not
• Spanish: balsamina; chachupina; chico; madama; mírame-lindo
• French: balsamine des jardins; impatiente
• Chinese: feng xian hua
• Portuguese: beijo de frade
• German: gartenspringkraut

Balsam (Impatiens Balsamina) - A wonderful old-fashioned favorite for the flower garden. Grown from Balsam seeds, this favorite will continuously bloom from early summer right up until the first frost of fall. The stems are loaded with a mix of of colors: rose, salmon, white, scarlet, and violet. These Impatiens Balsamina flowers are formed on clean, almost transparent stems with just the right amount of foliage to make a very attractive addition to any flower garden.

This species of impatiens is a true annual. It is easily grown in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in part shade area. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date or purchase selections in pots. Set out plants after last frost date. Consider pinching back stems of young plants when they reach about 4” tall. Plants may self-seed in the garden (sometimes very aggressively in tropical climates).
Growing Balsam from seed can be done right into the garden after frost season has passed. Balsam germinates quickly in just 10 - 14 days, and it is not too fussy about soil, but a sandy loam works very well. Balsam is one of the few flowers, planted from flower seeds, that can do well in sun or shade as long as it has plenty of moisture. Balsam is a liberal self-slower. After one growing season, it generally reappears from self-sown flower seeds. Balsam will grow rapidly and begin blooming when only a few inches tall and continue to flower until it is as high as 12 - 18 inches. For an earlier start, sow Balsam seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Do not cover the flower seeds with soil, as they need light to germinate. Until the seeds germinate, cover the seed trays with clear plastic to maintain high humidity. Water from below to prevent damping off, and transplant the Balsam seedlings outdoors, spacing them 12 - 18 inches apart.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 12 - 18 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Planting Directions
Temperature: 65 - 70F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches