PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Balsam Impatiens Seeds - "Camellia Flowered Mix" Seed - Impatiens balsamina Seed
This Impatiens will produce beautiful large blooms placed along the stem. This is a classic heirloom flower that has been treasured for centuries. Impatiens is also prized as a prolific re-seeder that can tolerate both sun and shade in equal measure. All in all, a must for any flower garden.
- Annual; Beautiful mixed colors!
- Easy to grow; Summer blooming
- Adaptable to both sun and partial shade
FAST FACTS
| Name: | Impatiens Seeds - Camelia Flowered Mixed |
| Botanical Name: | Impatiens balsamina |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Light Requirement: | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Plant Type: | Tall green stem with thin leaves and pink/purple/red blooms |
| Features: | Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden |
| Color: | Pink, Purple, Red |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Plant Height: | Up to 12 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 8-12 inches |
| Planting Depth: | 1/16 inch |
| Sowing Method: | Start Indoors, Direct Sow |
| Cold Stratification: | No |
| Seeds per Packet: | 500 mg |
| Hardiness Zones: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Ships: | Year Round |
Starting Impatiens from seeds will require a bit of tending and work to facilitate germination, so you'll need to start them indoors. As Impatiens are exceedingly slow growers, you'll want to start them indoors about 2-3 months fore the final frost in Spring.
WHERE TO PLANT IMPATIENS SEEDSWhen ready for transplant, Impatiens will thrive in Partial Shade conditions. However, while still germinating them indoors, they do best from bing in a bright, sunny location with lots of indirect sunlight.
HOW TO PLANT IMPATIENS SEEDSLight and warmth are the key ingredients to get Impatiens seeds to grow. When germinating Impatiens, the soil needs to be maintained at 75°of , otherwise the seeds may be susceptible to rotting within the soil. Start in individual pots or small tray cells with peat-light mix or sterilized soil mix - fill your cells/pots with the mix, then water with warm water before sowing your seeds. Once the cells/pots have drained, water with warm water once again, and then sow your seeds once the soil has cooled to being comfortable to the touch. Sow the seed onto the surface of the soil and compress, but do not cover. Place flats/pots on bottom heat that will provide a consistent 75°of temperature and in an area that gets full sunlight. Watering from the bottom during germination is recommended - germination will usually take 14-21 days. Once outdoor soil temperatures are conistently at 50°of, and thr threat of frost has passed, the impatiens can be transplanted outdoors.
HOW TO CARE FOR IMPATIENSImpatiens prefer rich, well-draining soil that remains moist, but not wet. Water regularly, and add a general purpose fertilizer monthly as needed.