Balsam 'Camellia Flowered Mix'
Impatiens balsamina
$3.25
85 seeds
Balsam 'Camellia Flowered Mix' is an heirloom flower with camellia-shaped blossoms of pink, red, salmon, purple, and white. The flowers appear along the stems, which are clothed in pointed, bright green leaves.
Impatiens balsamina is commonly called Touch-Me-Not, referring to the way the seed pods explode when ripe, flinging the seeds into the air. It is also known as Balsamine, Lady Slipper, and Jumping Betty.
Height: 18"
Spacing: 12"
Light: Full sun to part shade
Sowing Balsam Seeds
Sow balsam seeds outdoors after the last frost date. Or start indoors 6 weeks early. Lightly cover the seeds with soil.