Love in a Puff (Cardiospermum Halicacabum) Annual

Also known as Balloon Vine or Heartseed, this unique climbing vine will fill your trellis with small white blossoms that turn into heart-shaped, balloon-like seed pods. Leaves and roots are valued for their medicinal properties; tri-chambered seed pods can be dried and used for crafting. Vines reach 6-10’ long.

• 15 seeds minimum
• Germination: 14-21 days
• 100 days to maturity
• Direct sow in full sun after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost. Plant seeds ¼” deep in full sun. Keep evenly moist. Harden seedlings before transplanting.
• Space 12” apart.
• Annual in most colder growing zones. Tender perennial in frost free areas of zones 9B-11.