Impatiens balsamina Camellia-flowered Mix - seeds
Impatiens balsamina Camellia-flowered Mix - seeds
Impatiens balsamina A flores de Camelia Mix
Garden Balsam, Rose Balsam, Touch-me-not
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Description
Impatiens balsamina 'Camellia-flowered Mix' offers a prolonged and intense flowering, with pretty double flowers ranging from white to violet, with a variety of shades of pink and red. These are low-maintenance, annual plants known for their ease of cultivation. Sheltered from the harsh rays of the sun, their exuberant summer flowering adds brightness and charm to borders, flower beds and flower pots. Double balsams also make excellent cut flowers. Sow from March to May, either under cover or directly in open ground, allowing for blooms from mid-June.
Impatiens balsamina, also known as Camellia-flowered Balsam or Double Balsam, belongs to the balsaminaceae family. It is native to India and Myanmar, where it naturally grows in wet and slightly shaded areas of tropical regions. Balsam, an old-fashioned relative of garden impatiens, was introduced to Europe in the 16th century via the Silk Road, becoming a popular ornamental flower, especially in Victorian gardens. Cultivated as an annual plant, it blooms generously in summer until early autumn, offering a range of colours. Beyond its ornamental aspect, balsam, traditionally used as a balm, hence its name "balsamina," has been used in indigenous medicine in Asia to relieve rheumatism, fractures, and various inflammations.
The 'Camellia-flowered Mix' balsams have a bright green, slightly serrated foliage, carried by brittle, sap-filled stems. Adopting a bushy and minimally branched silhouette, they can reach a height of 50 to 70 cm. From June to September, the flowers appear in the axils of the leaves in the form of pompoms measuring 5 to 7 cm in diameter, resembling camellia flowers. Elegant and graceful, they display a range of colours ranging from pure white to violet, with a complete range of pink shades. Throughout the summer, these nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators, butterflies, and birds, thus enriching the ecosystem of your garden.
Camellia-flowered Balsams thrive in rich, moist soil in areas semi-shaded during the hottest hours of the day. With their vibrant hues, they are essential for brightening up shaded scenes in summer. In a natural or romantic garden, they easily blend with masterworts, Japanese anemones, and fuchsias. In a woodland setting, they enhance a carpet of heucheras and hostas, or ferns. In containers on a shaded terrace, they harmonise well with other annual plants such as coleus, begonias, or morning glories.
Tips: To maintain adequate moisture and preserve soil moisture, it is useful to apply mulch at the base of the plants.
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Botanical data
Impatiens
balsamina
A flores de Camelia Mix
Balsaminaceae
Garden Balsam, Rose Balsam, Touch-me-not
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The seeds of Camellia-flowered Balsam are quite large: about 100 per gram. For sowing, two methods are possible:
Sowing under shelter, before transplanting and planting in open ground: Sow from March to May, at a depth of 5 or 8 mm, in a fine potting soil and cover the seeds with a very thin pinch of vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 18-25°C, or wrap it in a polythene bag. Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Light promotes germination, which occurs 8 to 12 days after sowing. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots with a diameter of 7 cm. Grow them in cooler conditions until the plants are sufficiently developed to be planted outdoors. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise the plants to outdoor conditions for 7 to 10 days. Plant them in partially shaded open ground, in moist, well-drained soil, spaced 20 to 30 cm apart. Pinch the tips of the shoots on each stem during transplantation to encourage branching and the production of numerous flowers.
Direct sowing in open ground: Easier to do, sow in May, after the last frost. Sow the seeds, spaced apart, in soil that has already been prepared, covering them with approximately 5 to 8 mm of a light substrate. Germination takes approximately 8 to 12 days. Once the young seedlings reach the stage of 3 to 5 leaves, thin them out to leave one plant every 20 to 30 cm.
Camellia-flowered Balsam thrives in acidic to neutral, moist, fertile, well-drained and well-tilled soil, in a sheltered location away from the scorching sun, ideally in a shaded area. Flowering occurs from June, approximately 2 months after sowing, and lasts until September. To intensify flowering, simply prune the faded stems.
Balsam grown in pots or containers requires regular watering during periods of intense heat. Being sensitive to heat, it is normal to see them wilt in hot weather, watering will revitalize them. To maintain their vitality, make sure to feed them regularly every two to three weeks throughout the flowering season with a balanced water-soluble feed.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.