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Balsam

Balsam is the common name for Impatiens balsamina and is also known as Garden Balsam or Rose Balsam. It is an annual plant and related to the more widely known busy lizzies (Impatiens walleriana).

On this page you'll find thoughts, advice and photos of balsams. Everything you find here comes from real gardens and gardeners who are part of the Grows on You community.


Latest photos of balsam

  • Impatiens 'Balsamina Tom Thumb'
    Nanjo
  • Impatiens balfourii (Impatiens balfourii (Kashmir Balsam))
    Meanie
  • Impatiens 'Racemosa' (impatiens)
    Simbad
  • Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)
    Klahanie

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We have 67 photos of balsam

These photos are from real gardens by real gardeners! Just click on one to start exploring in slideshow format, or you can browse 16 at a time.

  • Impatiens Red Wine (Balsaminaceae)
    Dawnsaunt
  • Impatiens niamniamensis (Impatiens niamniamensis (Parrot Plant))
    Meanie
  • Impatiens morsei (Impatiens morsei)
    Meanie
  • Impatiens Balsamina (Impatiens balsamina (Balsam Tom Thumb Formula Mix))
    Bernieh
  • Impatiens Balsamina (Impatiens balsamina (Balsam Tom Thumb Formula Mix))
    Bernieh
  • Impatiens balfourii (Impatiens balfourii (Kashmir Balsam))
    Meanie
  • Impatiens keilii (Impatiens keilii)
    Plantoholic
  • Impatiens tuberosa (Impatiens tuberosa)
    Plantoholic

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Gardeners' thoughts

Foolproof Impatiens cuttings

Impatiens niamniamensis does really well planted out in the garden. It is particularly useful in fairly shady areas, but...

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meanie

7 Dec, 2013
Meanie

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