A charming climbing vine with delicate foliage and inflated green seed pods that resemble tiny balloons — hence its nickname, Love-in-a-Puff. Beautiful trailing through supports or trellises, it thrives in full sun and adds a playful texture to the summer garden and bouquets.
 
When to sow: Feb-Apr
 
How to sow Love in a puff:
Sow indoors under glass in spring. Sow 1cm deep into moist, well-drained compost. Ideal temperature 18–20°C. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
 
Classification: Half Hardy Perennial
Easy to grow
Germination time: 3–4 weeks
Flowering Time: Jul/Aug
 
Site: Full Sun/Partial Sun
Soil Type: Clay/Sand/Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline/Neutral/Acid
Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Care: Will require a structure for climbing on. In mild areas, plants may overwinter.
Use: Cut flowers, garden trellises
Harvest: Harvest stems once the green lanterns have formed. Prone to wilting so cut during the coolest part of the day
 
Days to Maturity:  120 Days
Vase Life: 5-7 Days
Height: Up to 2 m
Plant Spacing:  15cm