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Love-in-a-puff
Love-in-a-puff
Love-in-a-puff
Seed Packet

Love-in-a-puff

Cardiospermum halicacabum
This long-loved vine has acquired many names, including Love in a Puff, heart seed, and balloon vine, all very accurate descriptions of this delightful variety. Buoyant light green inflated seed capsules follow the small white flowers. Inside each capsule reside three seeds, each marked with a perfect white heart. Vining stems that climb to 10-12' hold delicate spring green cut leaves. Cannot ship to AR/MD/LA/TX.
SKU #S305
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
30
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
7,
8,
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
10-12' trailing
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
White flower with light green inflated seed capsules
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Nick the seed coat with a file before sowing, cover by 1/2".
Sprout Time:
7-20 days
Seed To Bloom:
14-16 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start in containers 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow in sterile germinating mix and keep at 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Love in a Puff is a fast-growing vine that is great in containers and the ground, where it drapes over dark-leaved plants, climbs teepees, and grows exuberantly in hot summer weather. Provide support in containers such as a trellis or obelisk and discover the hidden treasure of black round seeds marked with a perfect heart inside each green balloon-shaped seed capsule. In southern areas, where perennial, the species can be a weed of agricultural fields and disturbed soils.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
High Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist—1+" per week may be necessary, but do not allow to remain soggy.
Soil pH:
Not particular about soil pH.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost or an organic granular fertilizer in late spring.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.