Balloon Vine Or Love in a Puff Vine - Cardiospermum Halicacabum, white flowers

Cardiospermum Halicacabum, also known as Balloon Vine, is a tender perennial vine that can be easily grown from seeds.

This vine boasts elegant aesthetics with its lacy leaves and delicate white flowers that bloom in the middle of summer.

 This woody climbing plant features tendrils that readily cling to structures such as trellises and fences. The vine is adorned with delicate white flowers, adding a touch of elegance to any garden space.wers which after time forms the large ornamental seed pods that resemble balloons.

Cardiospermum vine can climb up to 10 feet in no time forming its remarkable inflated seed pods. The seed pods change color over time from green to red as the plant matures. The Cardiospermum seeds are very unique with a hard shell of dark brown to black, and each seed has a perfect cream colored heart. The flower seed gives the plant another one of its common names, Heart seed Vine. Another common name for Cardiospermum is Love in a Puff Vine.

Directly plant Balloon Vine seeds outdoors in a chosen location, covering Cardiospermum seeds with 1/4 inch of soil and keeping them moist for germination. Provide a structure for the fast-growing Balloon Vine plant to climb.Cardiospermum vine can grow as a Perennial in frost free zones.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 5 - 11
Height: 120 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer to mid fall
Bloom Color: Green to red
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Moist, but well drained soils, pH 6.1 - 7.8

Planting Directions
Temperature: 65 - 70F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Plant seed 1/4 inch deep
Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

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