Impatiens balsamina Seeds (Red Balsam)

Red Balsam, also known as Impatiens balsamina, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Balsaminaceae family. This annual herb typically reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet when fully mature. It features vibrant red, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. The plant’s distinct appearance includes slender, elongated leaves with toothed margins. Red Balsam seeds can be sown directly in gardens or containers and require well-drained soil and partial shade for optimal growth. This species can thrive in USDA hardiness zones 2 to 11. Impatiens balsamina seeds can be easily obtained for cultivation and propagation purposes.

Growing Impatiens balsamina from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Shade
• Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean
• Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
• Flower color: Red

Germinating Red Balsam Flower Seeds

To germinate Impatiens balsamina seeds, prepare moist seed-starting soil in a container. Sow the seeds on the surface, mist them with water, and cover the container with a transparent lid to maintain humidity. Place the container in a warm area with indirect sunlight and ensure the soil remains consistently moist. The seeds should germinate within 1-2 weeks.

We source all of our Impatiens balsamina seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Red Balsam seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Red Balsam seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Impatiens balsamina seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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