Dopati/Balsam Seed

Balsam seeds (Dopati) produce lush, jewel-toned flowers that flourish in India's monsoon and post-monsoon seasons with partial shade and consistent moisture. These tender annuals thrive in humid conditions, making them particularly suited to Eastern India's climate where they deliver abundant blooms in pink, red, white, and purple. Seeds germinate quickly in warm, moist soil and mature rapidly, flowering within 6-8 weeks of sowing. The compact, bushy plants work exceptionally well in containers, shaded borders, and woodland gardens where they attract pollinators throughout the growing season. Balsams prefer rich, organic soil and benefit from regular deadheading to encourage continuous flowering. Their self-seeding nature ensures reliable returns in subsequent seasons, providing reliable color in challenging shaded spaces where many flowering plants struggle to perform.