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Bright, bushy and bursting with colour, our Balsamina plant range adds instant charm to every balcony, patio or garden bed. Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and those new to growing, these cheerful annuals deliver months of blooms with minimal effort.
Why Grow Balsamina Plants in Your Garden?
Balsamina (Impatiens balsamina) produces cup-shaped flowers in pink, red, purple, white and orange from late spring until the first chill of winter. Growing 20–75 cm tall, they fill vertical spaces in beds and containers. Rich in nectar, they attract bees and butterflies, boosting pollination. The playful “touch-me-not” seed pods gently burst when ripe, scattering seeds for next year’s display.
Easy to Grow & Maintain
Seeds germinate in just 4–14 days and flower about 60–70 days after sowing, offering quick, colourful results. Suited to pots, borders and mixed beds, Balsamina plants resist most pests and diseases. A little water and occasional feeding reward you with months of blooms.
How to Care for Your Balsamina Flower Plant
Soil & Fertilisation
Use well-draining soil blended from 35 per cent garden soil, 30 per cent cocopeat, 30 per cent vermicompost and 5 per cent neem khali. Aim for pH 6.0–7.0. Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser every two to four weeks or refresh with vermicompost fortnightly.
Watering Requirements
Maintain light moisture in the top 2–3 cm of soil. Water thoroughly when this layer feels dry. In hot months, container plants may need watering once or twice weekly; garden plants often manage on regular rainfall. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
Sunlight and Temperature Needs
Provide four to six hours of morning sun with light afternoon shade. Ideal temperatures range from 20 °C to 30 °C. When night temperatures drop below 15 °C, move pots indoors or cover beds with horticultural fleece.
Pruning and Maintenance
Pinch out tips at 10–15 cm height to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Remove spent blooms promptly to keep new buds coming and limit self-seeding. Trim yellow or damaged leaves to maintain airflow and plant health.
Common Growing Challenges
Slugs may appear after heavy rain—use crushed eggshells or organic traps around vulnerable pots. Prevent powdery mildew by spacing plants well and watering at soil level. A fortnightly neem-oil spray deters aphids and red spider mites naturally.
Doorstep Delivery
Enjoy Urvann’s promise of free next day delivery of plants with every order that you place with us.
Plant Varieties and Colours
Choose compact “Tom Thumb” types for window boxes and edging, taller 1 m varieties for striking backdrops, or double-flowered “Camellia flower” cultivars resembling miniature roses. Mix and match hues and forms for a vibrant seasonal tapestry.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the best time to sow Balsamina seeds in India?
Sow seeds between January and April for summer blooms, and from May to June for a monsoon display. For winter flowers in milder regions, start seeds indoors by mid-September and transplant after frost risk.
2. How often should I water Balsamina plants?
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out. In peak summer, potted plants may need watering once or twice weekly; garden-grown plants often rely on regular rainfall.
3. What soil mix is ideal for Balsamina?
A mix of 35% garden soil, 30% cocopeat, 30% vermicompost, and 5% neem khali, with pH 6.0–7.0, ensures drainage and nutrition.
4. Can Balsamina tolerate full sun?
They prefer morning sun and light afternoon shade. In consistently bright spots, ensure soil moisture remains steady to prevent wilting.
5. How do I prevent pest and disease issues?
Space plants for good airflow, water at soil level, use organic slug traps, and apply neem-oil spray fortnightly to deter common pests and mildew.
6. Will Balsamina self-seed in my garden?
Yes. To control self-seeding, deadhead spent flowers regularly and remove seed pods before they burst.
Bright, bushy and bursting with colour, our Balsamina plant range adds instant charm to every balcony, patio or garden bed. Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and those new to growing, these cheerful annuals deliver months of blooms with minimal effort.
Why Grow Balsamina Plants in Your Garden?
Balsamina (Impatiens balsamina) produces cup-shaped flowers in pink, red, purple, white and orange from late spring until the first chill of winter. Growing 20–75 cm tall, they fill vertical spaces in beds and containers. Rich in nectar, they attract bees and butterflies, boosting pollination. The playful “touch-me-not” seed pods gently burst when ripe, scattering seeds for next year’s display.
Easy to Grow & Maintain
Seeds germinate in just 4–14 days and flower about 60–70 days after sowing, offering quick, colourful results. Suited to pots, borders and mixed beds, Balsamina plants resist most pests and diseases. A little water and occasional feeding reward you with months of blooms.
How to Care for Your Balsamina Flower Plant
Soil & Fertilisation
Use well-draining soil blended from 35 per cent garden soil, 30 per cent cocopeat, 30 per cent vermicompost and 5 per cent neem khali. Aim for pH 6.0–7.0. Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser every two to four weeks or refresh with vermicompost fortnightly.
Watering Requirements
Maintain light moisture in the top 2–3 cm of soil. Water thoroughly when this layer feels dry. In hot months, container plants may need watering once or twice weekly; garden plants often manage on regular rainfall. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
Sunlight and Temperature Needs
Provide four to six hours of morning sun with light afternoon shade. Ideal temperatures range from 20 °C to 30 °C. When night temperatures drop below 15 °C, move pots indoors or cover beds with horticultural fleece.
Pruning and Maintenance
Pinch out tips at 10–15 cm height to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Remove spent blooms promptly to keep new buds coming and limit self-seeding. Trim yellow or damaged leaves to maintain airflow and plant health.
Common Growing Challenges
Slugs may appear after heavy rain—use crushed eggshells or organic traps around vulnerable pots. Prevent powdery mildew by spacing plants well and watering at soil level. A fortnightly neem-oil spray deters aphids and red spider mites naturally.
Doorstep Delivery
Enjoy Urvann’s promise of free next day delivery of plants with every order that you place with us.
Plant Varieties and Colours
Choose compact “Tom Thumb” types for window boxes and edging, taller 1 m varieties for striking backdrops, or double-flowered “Camellia flower” cultivars resembling miniature roses. Mix and match hues and forms for a vibrant seasonal tapestry.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the best time to sow Balsamina seeds in India?
Sow seeds between January and April for summer blooms, and from May to June for a monsoon display. For winter flowers in milder regions, start seeds indoors by mid-September and transplant after frost risk.
2. How often should I water Balsamina plants?
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out. In peak summer, potted plants may need watering once or twice weekly; garden-grown plants often rely on regular rainfall.
3. What soil mix is ideal for Balsamina?
A mix of 35% garden soil, 30% cocopeat, 30% vermicompost, and 5% neem khali, with pH 6.0–7.0, ensures drainage and nutrition.
4. Can Balsamina tolerate full sun?
They prefer morning sun and light afternoon shade. In consistently bright spots, ensure soil moisture remains steady to prevent wilting.
5. How do I prevent pest and disease issues?
Space plants for good airflow, water at soil level, use organic slug traps, and apply neem-oil spray fortnightly to deter common pests and mildew.
6. Will Balsamina self-seed in my garden?
Yes. To control self-seeding, deadhead spent flowers regularly and remove seed pods before they burst.
