Balsam Camellia Double Flower Seeds

Balsam Camellia Double Flower Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Impatiens balsamina ‘Camellia Double Flowered’ is a charming annual producing large, fully double blooms resembling miniature camellias.

 

Flowers appear in a wide range of colours including pink, red, white, violet, and rose, creating a dazzling display in beds, borders, and containers.

 

The blooms are long lasting and borne above lush green foliage, making this variety highly ornamental. Compact and free flowering, Balsam Camellia Double is perfect for adding vibrant colour to summer displays.

 

Perfect for sunny beds, borders, pots, and cottage garden schemes. The plants are branching and free flowering, with blooms that continue steadily throughout the season.

 

Excellent for pollinator friendly planting and for creating cheerful, low maintenance displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1.5 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 7 to 14 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; loam or sandy soils enriched with organic matter. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Height Approx 30 to 45 cm; compact, branching habit.

Flowering June to October; deadhead to prolong flowering.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist compost and cover lightly with fine compost. Keep warm and evenly moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays spacing plants 5 cm apart to grow on. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. Space plants 25 cm apart for best results. Balsam can also be sown directly outdoors once the soil has warmed.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, free draining soil. Water regularly during dry spells to support flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants. Requires little maintenance and thrives in warm conditions.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds, borders, pots, and containers. Balsam Camellia Double Flowered provides cheerful colour and double blooms that add vibrancy to summer displays. Excellent for pollinator-friendly planting and cut flower arrangements. A reliable annual that delivers bold colour and long-lasting performance.