Balsam
Garden balsam (Impatiens balsamina) is an old-fashioned annual with cup-shaped, camellia-like flowers nestled among lance-shaped leaves. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and is beloved for its ease of care.
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- Sunlight
- partial
- Watering
- bi-weekly
- Height
- 30-75 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- annual
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU balsam-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“Ripe seed pods burst open at the slightest touch, giving rise to the genus name Impatiens and a Victorian symbol of restless ardor.”
- Impatience
- Ardent love
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant tender saplings outdoors in mid-May once all threat of late spring frost has passed.
- 2
Lush succulent stems and vibrant cup-shaped blooms peak from July through September.
- 3
Provide consistent moisture and partial afternoon shade during warm summer weeks.
- 4
Killed by early Kashmir autumn frost in October; collect explosive seed pods beforehand.
Care Instructions
Irrigate deeply 1-2 times weekly depending on heat and soil drainage.
Deadhead regularly to push continued flowering.
Feed with balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks during active bloom.
Inspect weekly for aphids/mites and manage early with IPM methods.