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Balsaminaceae

Tropical perennial treated as an annual; succulent leaves and stems sometimes flushed in red; single or double rotate flowers with a spur.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: beds & borders container plantings hanging baskets

Propagation: seed stem cuttings

Light Requirement: medium low

Flower Color: White, pink, purple, red, salmon, bicolors

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 1-2'

Width: 1-2'

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Considered to be a bedding plant for shady areas; pinch to encourage branching; many cultivars available; needs a good organic soil.