balsamine
$ 4,50
Impatiens balsamina, Balsaminaceae
Balsamine is an annual that thrives in warm, rich, moist soil in sun or light shade. Its characteristic spurred 'hooded' flowers appear at the end of tiny stalks through the leaves in variations of white, salmon pink, red, purple, single or double. In India, nails are dyed red with the juice of the plant and alum. The flowers are reputed to have antibiotic properties and are used to treat abscesses and burns. Used to treat Candida albicans. Erect, bushy habit. 60-75 cm.
about 50 seeds
Locally-sourced, handcrafted seeds from the Jardin du Banquet in St-Germain-de-Kamouraska
In stock
Sow in top soil 6-8 weeks before last frost. Germination: 7-28 days at 20°C. Transplant after any danger of frost, 20-30 cm apart. Or sow directly in the garden in May, when the soil has warmed up.
| # of the lot for sale | JA21 |
|---|---|
| Germination rate for 2025 of the lot on sale | 99% |
| Test germination conditions | Light, 21ºC |
| Number of seeds per bag | 50 |
