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Balsam 'Peppermint Stick'

Name: Balsam 'Peppermint Stick'
Brand: Select Seeds, Co.
Availability: OutOfStock

Impatiens balsamina

This heirloom was once a constant in seed catalogs of the Victorian age when doubled forms called Camellia flowered were prized. Newly rediscovered ‘Peppermint Stick' has spotted and striped ruffled flowers in bright white and candy apple red that bloom in summer. It grows lush and full in moist, organic, well-drained soil and thrives in summer's heat.

SKU #S1261

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Details

Approximate Seeds Per Packet

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 red 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" varieties 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 in part shade. Pinch once, if desired, when 4" tall for bushiness. They transplant with ease at any stage and grow well and bloom in shaded spots.

Final Spacing:

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

Details

Approximate Seeds Per Packet

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 red 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

Final Spacing:

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

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