Buzzy lizzy (mix)

Garden balsam Buzzy lizzy mixed - Impatiens walleriana.
Blooms profusely from June to October! Blooms all year round in home!
Plant height up to 25 cm. Flower diameter - 3-5 cm. Continuous flowering from early summer to late autumn, rapid growth and amazing unpretentiousness - these are the features of this elegant plant with snow-white flowers that act as "fireflies". Impatient - this is how the name of balsam is translated. And he really is like that, it seems, he can hardly keep himself, so as not to conquer all the space around him, constantly forming more and more new buds. Looks good in planting in small groups, as a pot plant for the home.

Looks good in plantings in small groups, as a potted plant for the home.
Balsam is an unpretentious, photophilous plant. In summer, he needs frequent watering, protection from direct sunlight, regular top dressing. To enhance branching, pinch the top of the shoots. In hot weather, plants are sprayed, avoiding water on the flowers. In winter, plants are kept at a temperature (not lower than + 15 ° C), watered moderately, without stagnation of water in the pan. So that the plants do not lose their attractiveness, it is recommended to update the balsam bushes annually with the help of cuttings, planting several pieces in each pot. Cuttings root easily in water or any substrate.
Agrotechnics.
Seedlings are sown in February-March in well-moistened soil to a depth of no more than 0.5 cm, covered with glass and kept at + 18 + 22 ° С. Germination within two to three weeks. Then the temperature is lowered to +16+18°C and the glass is removed. For better vegetation, additional seedling lighting and high humidity are necessary.
Care.
Photophilous. Does not hibernate outdoors.
In summer, frequent watering, protection from direct sunlight, regular top dressing are necessary. To enhance branching, pinch the top of the shoots. In hot weather, plants are sprayed, avoiding water on the flowers. In winter, they are kept at a temperature (not lower than + 15 ° C), watered moderately, without stagnation of water in the pan.
Flowering: outdoors - from June until frost, 9-10 weeks after sowing. In room conditions - all year round. After flowering, the peduncles are cut off, the plant is placed in a cool place (+ 15 ° C) and watered moderately (until February). With the advent of new shoots, watering is increased, and the temperature is increased.
A delightful annual ampelous and ground cover plant. The bush is compact with a lot of shoots. Large bright flowers will be a stunning decoration for flowerpots, balconies, garden flowerpots and indoor compositions. Balsam is also indispensable in the garden: in light partial shade under the trees, on discounts, flower beds and borders. At home, you can enjoy the flowering of balsam all year round.

Eng.: Buzzy lizzy. Bot. syn.: Impatiens sultani Hook.