Garden balsam, impatiens and Vanka wet

Garden balsam also called impatiens, Vanka wet for the sugary drops protruding along the edges of the leaves. There are annual and perennial balsams. They can grow up to 25-70 cm in height. The flower stems are thick, fleshy, but break very easily at the internodes.

The foliage of the plants is dense, the flowers can be simple or double, depending on the variety. The colors can be very diverse: white, pink, purple, and there are also two-color balsams. Impatiens bloom for quite a long time: it begins in June and continues until September. After flowering, seed pods are formed that burst, scattering the seeds over a fairly large distance if touched. That’s why the second name for balsam is impatiens.

The garden balsam plant loves warmth very much, even the slightest frost can destroy these flowers. Therefore, they should be planted in a permanent place in the garden when the weather is warm. It has been noted that already at a temperature of +5 degrees, balsam stops growing and begins to hurt.

An open sunny place in the garden is preferable for him, but he can also tolerate partial shade. You can plant it under trees with a sparse crown; scattered sunlight will be enough for it.

When growing garden balsams, it is necessary to avoid flooding the plants, but watering should still be sufficient and regular. They like soils that are fertile but light in texture and will appreciate fertilizing.

A very necessary procedure when growing this flower is spraying. This not only improves the appearance of the plants, but also protects them from mites - a lover of balsams.