Love in a puff (aka Balloon plant)
Cardiospermum halicacabum
A wonderfully interesting viney plant to scramble up a trellis or drape from a hanging pot. We love to tuck these in between our other climbing squashes to add interest as the squash loose leaves the love-in-a-puff fills in with their whimsical little air puffed lanterns.
Makes a great garden interest or can be cut and added for trailing textural interest in compote and high style arrangements.
Zone 8a/b Western Washington
Seeds started week 7 (2/13)
Transplanted week 13 (3/24)
Harvest window July till first frost
Love-in-a-puff
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 5-10’ climbing vines
Days to Maturity: 110-120
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Approx seeds per packet= 15
Sow 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after last frost. Young plants are sensitive to cold so plant out when weather has warmed a bit in spring. A trellis or garden fence to support the vines as they grow. Or a hanging pot to cascade down.