Botanical Interests Tom Thumb Blend Balsam Seeds
- Shade-loving sensation
- Annual hardiness
- Part shade exposure
- Spring and summer bloom
Find In Store
A shade-loving sensation that brings bursts of color to your garden. Standing at a compact 12"-16" tall, these bushy plants are a charming centerpiece. Watch as the plants come alive with bumblebees and hummingbirds indulging in the array of flowers in shades of violet, white, rose, scarlet and salmon.
Variety3/4"-1" double blooms in shades of violet, white, salmon, rose and scarlet.
- Family: Balsaminaceae
- Native: Exact Origin Unknown, Possibly India
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Part shade. Balsam will adapt to a wide range of light from morning sun to nearly full shade. Where summers are hot, afternoon shade is especially important
- Plant Dimensions: 12"-16" Tall; 12" Wide
- Bloom Period: Spring and Summer
When to Sow Outside
1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start InsideRecommended 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°-70° F.
- Days to Emerge: 7-14 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/8"
- Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 12"
- Thinning: When 1" Tall, Thin to 1 Every 12"
Special Care
Balsam often reseed. Deadhead (remove spent blooms) if reseeding is not desired.
Specifications- Type: Conventional
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