• Balsam impatiens vibrant pink bloom with a white center against a leafy green backdrop.
  • Balsam impatiens bright pink flower with delicate petals on a soft green background.
  • Balsam impatiens vivid pink flowers growing on a lush green plant in a garden.
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Balsam Seeds - Impatiens

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Impatiens balsamina

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 18 inches

COLOR

  • Pink

Also regularly (though controversially) called "Lady Slipper" and "Touch-Me-Not", Balsam is a classic heirloom flower that has been grown in gardens for generations. Though a sun-lover, we recommend growing Balsam in areas that receive some protections from intense, afternoon sun.

  • • Annual; Wonderful for borders and containers
  • • Summer Blooming Heirloom
  • • Adaptable to both sun and partial shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 53 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 2,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Impatiens Planting Guide to learn more.

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Balsam Seeds - Impatiens

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Balsam Seeds - Impatiens FAQs

What is Impatiens Balsam also known as?

Impatiens Balsam is also known as Spotted Snapweed.

What type of seed is Impatiens Balsam?

Impatiens Balsam is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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