Seed no. 273
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Balloon Vine, Love-in-a-Puff
£2.25
In stock · approx. 26 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors or under glass in spring. Sow 10mm deep into moist, well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 18-20°C. Germination takes 21-30 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers any moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Will require a structure on which to climb.
Cultivation
Is likely to be cut down by frost, if so pull and compost. May overwinter in very mild areas.
| Genus | Cardiospermum |
|---|---|
| Species | halicacabum |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Common name | Balloon Vine, Love-in-a-Puff |
| Seed number | 273 |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Type | Climber |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Height | 2m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 26 |
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