Balsam Tom Thumb Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Balsam Tom Thumb Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Complete product description and growing information

Balsam Tom Thumb Mixed Color - Flower Seeds

Transform your garden into a vibrant tapestry with our Balsam Tom Thumb Mixed Color Flower Seeds. These charming, compact plants produce an array of colorful blooms, ranging from soft pastels to vivid hues. Ideal for borders, containers, or as a ground cover, these flowers not only beautify your space but also attract pollinators, making them a perfect addition to any eco-friendly garden.

What makes Balsam Tom Thumb special is its unique ability to thrive in various conditions while providing a stunning visual display. This heirloom variety has been cherished for generations, known for its resilience and ease of growth. With a height of just 8-12 inches, they are perfect for small gardens or urban settings.

Special features include their double blooms, which create a lush, full appearance, and their ability to bloom from summer to fall. Balsam flowers are also known for their fragrant scent, adding an aromatic touch to your garden.

Growing Instructions:

• Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

• Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 12 inches apart.

• Provide full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

Care Instructions:

• Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.

• Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Uses:

• Perfect for borders, containers, and as ground cover.

• Great for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

• Can be used in cut flower arrangements for a burst of color.

Fun Facts:

• Balsam flowers are also known as Impatiens Balsamina and have been cultivated since the 16th century.

• These flowers are not only beautiful but also have historical significance, often used in traditional medicine.

• They are known to improve soil health by attracting beneficial insects, contributing to a healthier ecosystem.

Product details

• Product type: Seeds

• Category: Garden Supplies

• Contents: 1 retail seed or bulb pack, as pictured

Important information

Seeds and bulbs are living products. Germination, sprouting and growth depend on climate, season, soil, watering, sunlight, storage and local growing conditions, so results can vary. Please also follow the instructions printed on the supplied packaging.

Delivery, VAT and customs

Your order will be sent with applicable import VAT, customs duties and clearance charges prepaid. You will not be asked to pay additional VAT, customs duties or import charges when the parcel is delivered.