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Balsam Impatiens Mix Seeds (Certified Organic)

Produces showy pink, red, salmon, purple or white camellia-like flowers on 2-2.5’ tall plants.

Availability: In stock

$3.50
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Details

Pre-1870 heirloom. Native to India and Southeast Asia, Balsam Impatiens made their way into American colonial gardens via Europe. Produces showy pink, red, salmon, purple or white camellia-like flowers on 2-2.5’ tall plants. They bloom all season until frost, grow best in sun to part sun, and are drought tolerant. A must for fans of Victorian gardens. Reseeds readily.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Impatiens balsamina
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 7 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 14 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate
When to Sow Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost
Growing Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Plant Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness N/A
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Pale Pink, Pink, Purple, Rose/Mauve, Violet/Lavender, White/Near White
Bloom Time Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer
Foliage Smooth-Textured
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH Requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seeds Per Pack 50