Balsam Tom thumb mixed is a Victorian garden favorite. It is a quick growing summer annual flower, with gardenia-like blooms. Continuous blooms grow on top of a bushy plant with glossy leaves. You will get blooms in about 60-70 days. Balsam is a member of the Impatiens family.
Colors include shades of white, pink, rose, violet, and red. Balsam are native to Asia, North America, and South Africa. There are annual and perennial varieties.
Balsam Tom thumb mixed are often grown in containers on balconies and terraces. Use large pots to provide plenty of space for them. Balsam also is a good bedding or edging plant.
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Sun: Partial to full shade
Height: 6 inches (15 cm)
Bloom time: Long flowering, from summer through fall.
Flower color: Mixed Colors
Season: Annual
Light: Prefers partial to full shade