narrow-flowered balsam
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A compact perennial forming a low-growing mound to approximately 40cm tall of dark red stems clothed with broadly lance-shaped, scallop-edged,dark green leaves flushed with red. Small, spurred, orange-yellow flowers with a red-speckled throat are borne from summer into autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- narrow-flowered balsam (Impatiens stenantha)
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of narrow-flowered balsam
Distribution map
Eastern Nepal, Sikkim
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of narrow-flowered balsam
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narrow-flowered balsam care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in partial shade. Mulch well in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and vine weevils
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