Love in the Puff Seeds Cardiospermum halicacabum
- Annual; Truly unique, climbing flower
- Tiny white blossoms with green pods that resemble paper lanterns.
- Vigorous grower
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
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Product Description
Love in a Puff Seeds
With long, fern-like vines holding up delicate white flowers and fascinating green pods that look like paper lanterns, the annual Love in the Puff can reach up to 10 feet! Put it on a trellis and watch it go!
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Fast Facts
Name: Love in the Puff Seeds Botanical Name: Cardiospermum halicacabum Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Climbing Vine with tiny white blossoms and green pods that resemble paper lanterns. Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Good for Dried Flowers, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden Color: Green, White Blooms: Summer Plant Height: 72-120 inches Plant Spacing: 11 inches Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 500 mg Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Love in the Puff
When to Plant Love in the Puff Seeds
Direct sow seeds in the Spring when soil temperatures reach a consistent 60°F. In milder climates (Zones 8 and higher) fall planting is an option as well.
Where to Plant Love in the Puff Seeds
Choose well-draining soil in Full Sun conditions for Love in a Mist and Love in the Puff seeds, though they can also tolerate Partial Shade. These varieties are also a great choice when planting for borders, or to fill in bare spots in the garden.
How to Plant Love in the Puff Seeds
Ensure soil has a fine consistency when sowing your seeds. Sow directly onto the surface of the soil and compress, but do not cover, These seeds require sunlight to germinate. Germination can take between 14-20 days. Because of their long taproot, Love in a Mist and Love in the Puff do not transplant well, Direct sowing of these seeds is the best method.
How to Care for Love in the Puff
Once established, Love in a Mist and Love in the Puff require little care. Even deadheading isn't a necessity as the seedpods have aesthetic qualities and are part of the plants' charm. They are prolific reseeders though, so if you wish to prevent the spread of seeds, you can certainly deadhead once flowers fade.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
Review
Love this delicate vine
I planted these seeds a few years ago and loved the delicate leaves on the vine, and the green paper lantern puffs are such a delight! Add to a bouquet of freshly cut flowers for the perfect finishing touch (look great with zinnias and dahlias). And for an added bonus, the puffs actually will self seed and you'll have pretty little volunteers around next year!
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