Love-in-a-Puff Vine
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Farm favorite! Everyone goes crazy over this one. It’s delicate, twining vines with tiny tendrils and balloon-shaped seedpods add so much interest to bouquets and arrangements. 'Puff' refers to the balloon-like pods, while 'Love' comes from the heart-shaped pattern on its seeds.
Packet contains approximately 20 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual/tender perennial
Days to maturity: 120 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 1–8 inches
Plant height: 8–10 feet
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: 1/2 inch
Days to germination: 7–20 days at 65–70°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost. Very sensitive to cold. Provide a trellis for support. Seed is easy to save. At the end of the season, the pods usually contain 3 perfect little seeds.
Harvest & Vase Life
Harvest once covered in little green puffs. Wilt prone, cut during coolest parts of the day.
Expected vase life: 5–7 days.
SHIPPING
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