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Mix Balsam Seeds
HEIRLOOM. A favorite old-fashioned flower.
Item Number: 43018A
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While today's impatiens, a shade-loving hybrid of African species, was virtually unknown in gardens until after World War II, balsam, which is native to Southeast Asia, was a well-known favorite by 1900. Balsam grows well in both sun and shade, and we recommend areas with some protection from afternoon sun. It sprouts in only 4-5 days and flowers early, growing to be 12-24" tall. The narrow plants hold their blooms close to the central stem. Victorian gardeners removed some leaves to better display the 2" across, perfection pink, camellia-like blossoms.
Key Attributes
Light Requirement
The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.
Shade
Lifecycle
This refers to whether a plant is an annual, biennial or perennial. Annuals complete their life cycles in one year; biennials produce foliage the first year and bloom and go to seed the second year; perennials can live for more than two years.
Annual
Sow Method
This refers to whether the seed should be sown early indoors and the seedlings transplanted outside later, or if the seed should be sown directly in the garden at the recommended planting time.
Indoor, Outdoor
Mature Spread
The width of the plant at maturity.
12 in
Days to Maturity
The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest.
50
Mature Height
The typical height of this product at maturity.
3 ft
Bloom Season
The time of the year when this product normally blooms.
Summer, Fall
When to Plant in Your Area
Average Last Frost
Average First Frost
