Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000769
11/12/99
Impatiens balsamina--Balsam
Height: 24 in Spacing: 18 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Orange, pink, red, white, yellow
Comments: Balsam produces flowers (Vis. 1) of various colors
in the leaf axils. They like a sandy loam and can grow in
full sun or shade. Provide a continuous supply of moisture.
The plant develops good root systems so transplants well.
Even large plants can be moved if they are well watered
after transplanting. Remove any weak shoots which form at
the base of the plants. Plants with only three or four
shoots bloom better than those with many shoots. Balsam
is not tolerant of wet or cold weather. Garden plants can
be potted before frost for use as house plants.
Propagation: The seed can be sown directly into the
garden. Germination takes 8 to 14 days at 70 degrees.
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