Balsam Pink Impatiens Flower Seeds

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) are popular annuals prized for their bright, long-lasting blooms and shade tolerance. The Balsam Pink variety features soft pink flowers that add elegance and color to shaded garden areas, containers, and patio planters.

Features:

• Bright Pink Blooms: Soft, cheerful flowers perfect for shaded areas.
• Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow for beginners and seasoned gardeners.
• Versatile Planting: Suitable for garden beds, pots, and containers.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers continuously from spring to fall.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Impatiens walleriana
• Common Name: Impatiens
• Variety: Balsam Pink
• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)
• Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Bloom Season: Spring through fall
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
• Ideal For: Shaded garden beds, containers, and patio planters

Planting Guide:

1. Soak seeds for a few hours before sowing to improve germination.
2. Sow ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
3. Keep soil consistently moist in partial to full shade.
4. Germination typically occurs in 10–14 days.
5. Transplant seedlings when they have 2–3 true leaves.
6. Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming.