Balsam 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.

Plant Height: 14″ – 20″

Flowers Bloom: Long flowering, from summer through fall.

How to Grow Balsam:

Balsam likes full to partial sun. Shade the plants from afternoon sun, especially in hot regions.

They prefer a rich, well drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Don’t allow the roots to remain wet. Add a general purpose fertilizer regularly for optimum growth.

Once established, Balsam will grow well and bloom continuously well into fall. Annual varieties are susceptible to frost.