Balsam 'Camellia Flowered Mix' Impatiens Seeds

True annuals, the self-branching impatiens in Balsam Camellia Flowered Mix offer summer interest, blooming until first frost in most regions. Mostly axillary, the large, camelia-like double flowers nestle among the leaves and come in shades of rose, salmon, scarlet, violet, and white. The flowers are borne singly or in small clusters of 2 to 3 blooms and attract pollinators.

The garden balsams, also known as rose balsams, in the Balsam Camellia Flowered Mix bring a touch of the tropics to summer gardens. These low maintenance plants have an open, erect, upright habit of lance-shaped, serrated, light green leaves. They grow equally well in garden or container, but plants may self-seed in warmer climates, so consider planting in a naturalized area or removing flowers before they go to seed.

Impatiens prefer full sun to part shade and organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. But they can tolerate shade, heat, drought, dry and damp—but not soggy—soil.

Seed can be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date and seedlings moved to the garden after the treat of frost has passed.