Tom Thumb Mix Balsam Seeds (Impatiens balsamina) Compact mix of vibrant balsams ideal for small spaces. Double blooms bring old-fashioned charm to containers and borders

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Compact Heirloom Blooms for Containers, Borders & Vintage Gardens

Short on space but big on style? Tom Thumb Mix Balsam delivers classic cottage garden charm in a compact package. This dwarf variety of Impatiens balsamina grows just 8–12 inches tall, making it perfect for small gardens, containers, edging, and tight beds.

Each plant is covered in double camellia-style blooms in a vibrant mix of pink, violet, white, and rose, bringing antique flair and color to even the smallest corners of your yard or balcony. An old-fashioned favorite that still turns heads today, especially when planted en masse.

🌿 Why Grow Tom Thumb Mix Balsam?

• 🌺 Compact & Colorful – Grows short but blooms big

• 🪴 Perfect for Containers – Patio-friendly size with bold floral payoff

• 🌹 Double, Camellia-Style Blooms – Adds texture and elegance

• 🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and garden allies

• 🏡 Easy to Grow – Great for beginners, even in small spaces

🌼 Best Uses:

• Window boxes, pots, and patio containers

• Edging flower beds or walkways

• Cottage and vintage-style gardens

• Pollinator gardens with compact plants

• Balcony and urban gardeners looking for charm in tight quarters

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Impatiens balsamina

• Type: Warm-season annual

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Height: 8–12 inches

• Spacing: 6–10 inches apart

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Bloom Time: Summer through frost

• Colors: Mixed pinks, purples, white, rose

• Zones: Grown as annual in USDA Zones 2–11

• Days to Germinate: 7–21

🧠 Pro Tips:

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost for earlier blooms

• Water consistently—keep soil moist but not soggy

• Remove spent flowers to encourage continual blooming

• Pinch early stems for bushier growth

• Great for teaching kids about gardening—easy and rewarding

🏡 Big Blooms in Small Spaces

Don’t let size limit your garden dreams. With Tom Thumb Mix Balsam, you get heirloom charm, pollinator appeal, and eye-catching color, all in a space-saving plant that makes a huge visual impact. Add it to your balcony, border, or window box and enjoy a summer-long floral show.