Growing Non-GMO Mixed Colors Balsam Flower Seeds

For earliest blooming, start Mixed Colors Balsam seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Mixed Colors New Guinea seeds will germinate within 2-3 weeks with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden-off seedlings into a partially shaded location in the garden or an equally moderate place indoors. Harden-off seedlings before transplanting them outside into a shady and cool spot in the garden or a comparable place indoors. Plants may reseed themselves, especially in humid, tropical gardens. Apply mulch around the roots to retain coolness and moisture.

Mixed Colors Balsam will thrive with full shade in the long summer months. When transplanting seedlings indoors to outside, acclimate them slowly to their new environment. Place them outside for a few hours a day and gradually increase the duration until they are ready to transplant. This process helps the plants to develop a “thicker skin” capable of bearing the harsher outdoor elements after being protected indoors. It is essential to deadhead the flowers regularly and provide the plants with adequate water and nutrients to encourage healthy growth and plentiful blooms. To encourage reseeding, stop deadheading towards the end of the summer.

Mixed Colors Balsam in the Flower Garden

This variety of Balsam is ideal for indoor or outdoor pots, planters, window boxes, or a vibrant border around the flower bed. The bright colors will attract plenty of pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.

Landscaping With Mixed Colors Balsam

Mixed Colors Balsam is great for the front of a border or in mixed containers. They are a perfect decorative addition for a front entryway flower bed or along a walkway. Mixed Colors Balsam seeds are native to tropical locations and are not drought tolerant. Plant these anywhere that gets lots of shade and water.

About Mixed Colors Balsam Garden Seeds

Impatiens balsamina is native to the warm and humid tropics of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and promises to thrive in many similar gardens.

Impatiens balsamina, is also known as Balsam, Garden Balsam, Rose Balsam, Garden Jewelweed, Spotted Snapweed, Balsam Top Knots, and Touch-Me-Not. Throughout Asia, various parts of the balsam plant serve a number of traditional human applications which include treating snake bites, warts, burns, rheumatism, constipation, and baldness.

Mixed colors balsam flower garden seeds. The flowers are used to dye women’s hair, nails, hands, and feet in Korea and China.

The genus Impatiens is translated from Latin meaning "impatient" regarding its explosively-dehiscent capsules. This means that when the seed capsule dries and has fully matured, it ejects the seed as a way to spread it. If caught at the right moment, it is quite fun to watch.

Balsam has the potential to be invasive in select areas of the world such as the subtropical islands of the Caribbean and Oceania as well as the Philippines, parts of India, Peru, Costa Rica, and the Galapagos Islands.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Garden Balsam is always my number one suggestion to those who have wet, shady yards and struggle to grow beautiful flowers."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Mixed Colors Balsam Seeds Per Package:

• 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 100 Seeds
• 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 2,800 Seeds
• 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 11,200 Seeds

Non-GMO Mixed Colors Balsam seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.

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