Impatiens balsamina Seeds (Purple Balsam)

Purple Balsam, also known as Impatiens balsamina, is a charming annual plant that belongs to the Balsaminaceae family. This plant typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has a bushy habit. The most prominent feature of Purple Balsam is its beautiful, violet-purple flowers that bloom in the summer. These flowers, often borne in clusters, are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Purple Balsam can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 2-11 and is a popular choice for gardens and containers. Propagation can be done using Impatiens balsamina seeds, which are readily available for purchase.

Growing Impatiens balsamina from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Shade
• Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Tropical Wet & Dry
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Purple Balsam Flower Seeds

To germinate Impatiens balsamina, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide them with bright, indirect light. Germination usually takes around 7-14 days.

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 Purple Balsam seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Purple 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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