Balsamine Rose Flower Seeds

About Balsamine Rose Flower Seeds

Gul mehndi (balsam) — the classic monsoon annual of old Indian gardens; its seeds self-sow and come back.

• Botanical name: Impatiens balsamina
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7–12 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (partial sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7–12 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Partial sun
• Water: Keep the soil moist — this plant feels drought quickly.
• Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil
• Fertiliser: Compost or liquid organic feed every 3 weeks.

Sowing season in India

February–March and June–July. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Leaf drop in dry heat; stem rot if over-watered in heavy soil.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.