Balsam Tom Thumb Mix brings old-fashioned charm to garden beds and borders with colorful blooms nestled among upright stems and green foliage. Also known as Lady Slipper and Touch-Me-Not, this heirloom balsam adds a cheerful mix of color to sunny spots with protection from intense afternoon heat. Picture a border filled with jewel-toned flowers and lush leaves, brightening the garden throughout the warm season. Blooms appear in approximately 70 days, depending on growing conditions. Each packet contains 200 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 3/26. AWSC.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: None

Why Choose Balsam Tom Thumb Mix?

• Colorful Flowers: A mixed palette brings variety and nostalgic charm to ornamental beds and borders.
• Upright Growth: Flowers appear along leafy stems, creating a different look from low, spreading bedding impatiens.
• Approximately 70 Days to Bloom: Enjoy flowers within a growing season, with timing influenced by local conditions.
• Classic Garden Character: Known as Lady Slipper or Touch-Me-Not, balsam is a familiar favorite in traditional gardens.
• Interesting Seed Pods: Mature pods can spring open when touched, explaining the Touch-Me-Not name.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Choose a bright site. In areas with intense summer heat, provide afternoon shade or an east-facing exposure.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Sowing: Sow after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed, or start indoors ahead of your local planting date. Cover seeds lightly and keep the seedbed evenly moist.
• Transplanting: Harden off indoor-grown seedlings gradually before planting outside. Allow enough room between plants for airflow and upright growth.
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture without leaving roots in soggy soil. Water at the base when practical.
• Fertilizing: Feed according to the label of a balanced flower fertilizer, adjusting to your soil and container conditions.
• Support: Upright plants generally need little support, but protect exposed plantings from strong wind.
• Seed Pods: Remove developing pods if you do not want seed to scatter. Let selected pods mature only where seed collection or reseeding is desired.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.

Ways to Use Balsam Tom Thumb Mix

• Garden Borders: Add mixed flower colors and leafy texture alongside paths and flower beds.
• Cottage Gardens: Combine this old-fashioned flower with other seasonal favorites for a relaxed display.
• Mixed Ornamental Beds: Use upright balsam plants to contrast with other flower shapes and foliage.
• Garden Observation: Watch flowers develop into the distinctive seed pods that give Touch-Me-Not its name.

Order Balsam Tom Thumb Mix Seeds Today

Add old-fashioned color to your flower garden with this 200-seed packet from David's Garden Seeds®.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Bloom timing, flower colors, and plant growth vary with climate, soil, and care. Color proportions may vary within the mix.
• Seed Storage: Store planting seeds in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Planting Zones: Plan warm-season planting around your local frost dates and growing conditions. Consult local extension guidance for regional recommendations.
• Planting Seeds: This packet is sold for planting, not as food.

Grow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.