This pretty annual variety is an attraction for children. It blooms in a variety of shades of white, violet purple, rose pink, red & mauve, single & double.

The flowers bear double petals and come in an array of colors but are partially hidden by large attractive leaves with pronounced veins.

Some fun balsam plant information is found in another of its names: touch-me-not. The name is owing to the end of season pods which form and burst at the slightest touch.

Balsminaceae impatiens is a common sun to partial shade flowering annual. It is easy to grow and widely available at nurseries and garden centers. Impatiens balsamina is known by the common name balsam or by the umbrella moniker of impatiens, which covers a wide variety of forms and tones. Balsam may also be found as “Rose Balsam.”

Height: 22 to 60 cm
Spacing for Balsam plants: 8 x 8 inches
The time required for blooming after seed sowing: 6-8 weeks

We’ll be sharing more about this flower in future.