Impatiens Seeds – Touch-Me-Not

Impatiens Seeds – Touch-Me-Not Variety produce vibrant, shade-loving plants that brighten gardens and patios with colorful, continuous blooms. Known for their cheerful flowers and lush green foliage, Impatiens are one of the most popular annuals for shaded areas. The Touch-Me-Not variety is admired for its unique seed pods that burst open when touched, making it a fun and fascinating addition to any garden.

These plants thrive in containers, borders, and shaded garden beds, offering lasting color from late spring through fall. Easy to grow and low in maintenance, Impatiens are ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking to add reliable color to their outdoor spaces.

Features:

• Type: Annual flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Impatiens / Touch-Me-Not

• Scientific Name: Impatiens balsamina

• Flower Colors: Shades of pink, red, white, violet, and orange

• Growth Habit: Compact and bushy

• Height: 10–24 inches (25–60 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

• Sunlight: Partial shade to filtered sunlight

• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall

• Special Feature: Self-seeding; seed pods burst when mature

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 2–11 (grown as annual in most regions)

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once temperatures warm

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 10–24 inches (25–60 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (2–5): May to September

  • Mid Zones (6–8): April to October

  • Southern Zones (9–11): February to November

• Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

• Uses: Shaded garden beds, hanging baskets, borders, containers, and window boxes