Balsam Bush Seeds – Garden Balsam Mix (Gul Mehndi) | SUMMER

Balsam Bush (Impatiens balsamina) is a popular summer annual valued for its upright, bushy growth and colourful flowers.

Sow seeds approximately 3–5 mm deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Provide morning sunlight and light afternoon shade during intense summer heat. Maintain consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging and allow adequate spacing for healthy flowering.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens balsamina

• Common Name: Garden Balsam / Bush Balsam / Gul Mehndi

• Type: Summer flowering annual

• Flower Colours: Vary by seed selection

• Flower Form: Single, semi-double or double, depending on the variety

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy and branching

• Plant Height: Approximately 30–75 cm

• Sunlight: Morning sun to partial shade

• Flowering Season: Summer through early autumn

• Special Features: Colourful flowers, attractive foliage and easy cultivation

Recommended Grow Bags

G-8 Grow Bag – 8 × 8 inch – 1 compact plant.

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch – 1–2 plants.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch – 2–3 plants with suitable spacing.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat.

Use loose, fertile and well-draining soil.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Direct sowing or nursery trays

• Sowing Depth: Approximately 3–5 mm

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Ideal Temperature: 22–28°C

• Plant Spacing: Approximately 20–30 cm

• Transplanting: When seedlings develop 3–4 true leaves

• Watering: Keep growing medium lightly moist

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Provide 4–6 hours of gentle sunlight, preferably during the morning. Afternoon shade is beneficial in Lahore's extreme summer heat.

Watering: Maintain regular moisture without allowing the soil to become waterlogged.

Growth & Flowering

• First Flowering: Approximately 60–80 days after sowing, depending on conditions

• Flowering Season: Summer to early autumn

• Plant Form: Upright, bushy

• Flowering Habit: Flowers develop along the stems and leaf axils

Remove faded flowers where practical to maintain an attractive display.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before sowing.

Provide light additional feeding during active growth if needed. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization.

Important Summer Care

• Protect plants from harsh afternoon sunlight.

• Maintain consistent soil moisture.

• Ensure proper drainage during monsoon rains.

• Provide adequate airflow.

• Monitor for aphids, whiteflies and fungal diseases.

• Avoid wet, overcrowded growing conditions.

Garden & Decorative Uses

• Summer flower beds

• Colourful garden borders

• Balcony and rooftop gardens

• Decorative pots

• GREEN GARDENS grow bags

• Seasonal flowering displays

Related Products

• GREEN GARDENS Grow Bags

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• GREEN GARDENS Flower Seeds

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