Violet Balsamine Flower Seeds for Planting

Overview
Brighten up your garden with the charming and colorful Violet Balsamine Seeds, known for their abundant double-petaled flowers and lush green foliage. Balsamine, often called Garden Balsam, is a classic summer favorite that thrives in warm weather and produces continuous blooms from early summer through fall. Perfect for flower beds, borders, and pots, these hardy plants bring long-lasting violet color to your outdoor spaces.

Key Features

• Produces vibrant violet double blooms that last all season.
• Compact and bushy plants ideal for beds, containers, and borders.
• Thrives in warm climates and full sunlight.
• Easy to grow—great for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
• Attracts butterflies and bees, supporting pollination.
• Non-GMO and naturally cultivated for safe, healthy gardening.
• Excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Specifications

• Common Name: Balsamine, Garden Balsam
• Scientific Name: Impatiens balsamina
• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
• Flower Color: Violet
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright
• Blooming Season: Summer to early fall
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirement: Moderate, prefers evenly moist soil
• Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Mature Height: 12–24 inches
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Soil Type: Well-drained, rich garden soil
• Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0–7.0)
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)
• Spacing: 8–10 inches apart
• Germination Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)
• Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Lifespan: Annual (one growing season)

Planting & Growing Guide

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
• Prepare moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location.
• Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist.
• Germination typically occurs within 1–2 weeks in warm conditions.
• Transplant seedlings when they reach 3–4 inches tall, spacing them 8–10 inches apart.
• Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and avoid overhead watering to protect flowers.
• Deadhead faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering.