Love in a Puff Seeds

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Cardiospermum halicacabum
Height	Over 10ft when full grown
Spacing	9-12" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Nontoxic, not deer resident
Climate	Heat-loving and sensitive to cold
Water	Prefers regular water
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside with climbing structure

Growing Info

How to Plant	Press into soil but do not cover, 2" apart. Water gently & regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 12"
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets as much sun as possible. Provide a trellis or climbing structure for vines to grow up.
When to Plant	Spring, when the soil has warmed. Sow directly into garden
When to Expect Blooms	All summer!
Care Instructions	Water regularly once established, and pick the flowers regularly (Bring the flowers in! Make bouquets! Have fun!) to encourage more blooms
Extra Credit	A vigourous self-seeder and fast grower.