Garden balsam 'Camellia'

It is recommended to start inside six to eight weeks before your average last frost. Plant one or two weeks after your zone average last frost.¹

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Camellia is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Garden balsam plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Camellia about 35 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Camellia is a tender plant.

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¹ botanicalinterests.com/products/view/1298/Balsam-Camellia-Flowered-HEIRLOOM-Seeds