Grow your own Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) from open-pollinated seeds — one of India's most beloved and widely grown traditional annual flowering plants. This charming compact garden annual produces beautiful rose-like double and semi-double blooms nestled close to the stem among attractive lance-shaped leaves in vivid shades of red, pink, white, salmon, and bicolour combinations throughout the growing season. Self-seeding prolifically — virtually permanent once established. Ideal for garden borders, raised beds, shaded garden areas, patio containers, and window boxes. Easy to grow and deeply rewarding.