Garden balsam 'Dazzler Hybrid Mix'

Impatiens balsamina

How to grow Garden balsam 'Dazzler Hybrid Mix'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dazzler Hybrid Mix is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Dazzler Hybrid Mix from seed

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
Sow shallowly 1-2 seeds per starter space
Use seed starting formula and keep evenly moist
Germination ~ 18-24 days at 70-75*F

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dazzler Hybrid Mix about 63 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dazzler Hybrid Mix

Accustom to outdoors for 1 week in sheltered area b4 full exposure
Plant out:

  • Part Shade – Full Shade
  • 10" apart for carpets of color 8" tall
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dazzler Hybrid Mix is a half hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Dazzler Hybrid Mix about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Dazzler Hybrid Mix

Footnotes

Info from Burpee Pouch – Spr 2010