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Balsam 'Appleblossom'
Balsam 'Appleblossom'
Seed Packet

Balsam 'Appleblossom'

Impatiens balsamina
Garden balsam is native to India and quickly took to its adopted lands across the globe. Early gardeners cherished rare varieties with round rosettes of bloom. This blush pink balsam has that voluptuous form, with full florets blooming along the length of each succulent stem. Easy to grow, it blooms well in the sun or shade.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
50
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
2-2.5' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
White and pink spotted double blooms
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow; needs light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
7-15 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in sterile germinating mix 6-8 weeks before last frost and cover with vermiculite to increase humidity. Keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
This heirloom slipped into obscurity until we championed it, for "Camellia Flowered" balsams were prized in the Victorian era, and long lost since. This spotted balsam looks best in groups in the cottage garden or at the woodland's edge protected from unrelenting hot afternoon sun. They transplant with ease at any stage.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" a week, keep moist but do not saturate soil.
Soil pH:
Acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in an inch or two of compost prior to planting. Avoid nitrogen fertilizers that favor leaves over flower production.
Diseases & Pests:
Avoid powdery mildew by spacing properly and placing in a location that has good airflow.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
3/4 florets open