Chinese Balsam Seeds – Impatiens Balsamina Medicinal Herb & Garden Flowers
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Her Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to part shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
- Ideal Temperature 18-26°C
- Blooming Time 50-70 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden borders, beds, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to encourage longer flowering; pinch back to encourage bushier growth
Description
Chinese Balsam is an annual flowering plant. It is suitable for garden borders, beds, and containers. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep with 20-40 cm spacing in full sun to part shade and well-drained, fertile soil. Expect germination in 7-21 days and tolerance for moderate watering with evenly moist soil. Ideal temperatures are 18-26°C, and blooms appear 50-70 days after sowing, flowering from mid to late summer. Deadhead to encourage more flowers and pinch back for bushier growth.