Mixed Color Balsam Flower
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 favourite 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.
Growing Balsam is easy.
Balsam is a Victorian garden favourite. It is a quick growing summer annual flower, with gardenia-like blooms. Continuous blooms grow on top of a bushy plant with glossy leaves. You will get blooms in about 60-70 days. Balsam is a member of the Impatiens family. Colors include shades of white, pink, rose, violet, and red. Balsam is native to Asia, North America, and South Africa. There are annual and perennial varieties.
Balsam are often grown in containers on balconies and terraces. Use large pots to provide plenty of space for them. Balsam also is a good bedding or edging plant.
SPECIFICATION OF BALSAM
Plant Height: 14" - 20"
Flowers Bloom: Long flowering, from summer through fall.
Days to Germination: 10 - 15
Lifecycle: annual
Ease-of-care: easy
Height: 1 to 2.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
PLANT PROPAGATION
Balsam are grown from seed. They can be directly seeded into your flower garden, or seeded indoors in trays or flats for transplanting later. Sow indoor starts about 6 weeks before the last frost. Keep soil moist while germinating.
Sow seeds early in the season, and cover with 1/8" of soil. Water thoroughly. It is important to keep the soil moist during the germination period.
Balsam will begin to produce a continuous, profusion of flowers by early to mid-summer, and all the way to frost.
GROWING DETAILS OF BALSAM
Balsam likes full to partial sun. Shade the plants from the afternoon sun, especially in hot regions.
They prefer a rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Don't allow the roots to remain wet. Add a general purpose fertilizer regularly for optimum growth.
Once established, Balsam will grow well and bloom continuously well into fall. Annual varieties are susceptible to frost.
GERMINATION GUIDE
As prepare a planting mix with the sand, soil and vermicompost
=>Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water) after sowing the seeds. Make a hole in the potting mix with your finger
=>Insert each seed in a hole as 1/3
=>Place the planted pots or flats in a warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), sunny place
=>too wet is quite dangerous for the seeds to keep the potting soil moist but not too wet until the seeds emerge, which should be in about 21 days
=>cover the mixture with poly bag
=> after 21 days you can remove the plastic.
Insect and Disease:
If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.
Growing Balsam is easy.
Balsam is a Victorian garden favourite. It is a quick growing summer annual flower, with gardenia-like blooms. Continuous blooms grow on top of a bushy plant with glossy leaves. You will get blooms in about 60-70 days. Balsam is a member of the Impatiens family. Colors include shades of white, pink, rose, violet, and red. Balsam is native to Asia, North America, and South Africa. There are annual and perennial varieties.
Balsam are often grown in containers on balconies and terraces. Use large pots to provide plenty of space for them. Balsam also is a good bedding or edging plant.
SPECIFICATION OF BALSAM
Plant Height: 14" - 20"
Flowers Bloom: Long flowering, from summer through fall.
Days to Germination: 10 - 15
Lifecycle: annual
Ease-of-care: easy
Height: 1 to 2.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
PLANT PROPAGATION
Balsam are grown from seed. They can be directly seeded into your flower garden, or seeded indoors in trays or flats for transplanting later. Sow indoor starts about 6 weeks before the last frost. Keep soil moist while germinating.
Sow seeds early in the season, and cover with 1/8" of soil. Water thoroughly. It is important to keep the soil moist during the germination period.
Balsam will begin to produce a continuous, profusion of flowers by early to mid-summer, and all the way to frost.
GROWING DETAILS OF BALSAM
Balsam likes full to partial sun. Shade the plants from the afternoon sun, especially in hot regions.
They prefer a rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Don't allow the roots to remain wet. Add a general purpose fertilizer regularly for optimum growth.
Once established, Balsam will grow well and bloom continuously well into fall. Annual varieties are susceptible to frost.
GERMINATION GUIDE
èUse a flat tray container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage
è put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space
è now evenly spread the seeds over it after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half a centimetre)
è water it by watering can
è place the container in semi-shaded place.
è put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space
è now evenly spread the seeds over it after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half a centimetre)
è water it by watering can
è place the container in semi-shaded place.
As prepare a planting mix with the sand, soil and vermicompost
=>Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water) after sowing the seeds. Make a hole in the potting mix with your finger
=>Insert each seed in a hole as 1/3
=>Place the planted pots or flats in a warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), sunny place
=>too wet is quite dangerous for the seeds to keep the potting soil moist but not too wet until the seeds emerge, which should be in about 21 days
=>cover the mixture with poly bag
=> after 21 days you can remove the plastic.
Insect and Disease:
If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.
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