Cardiospermum Halicacabum Seeds - Balloon Vine Flower Seeds

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Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum Halicacabum) - Start Balloon Vine seeds for this fun-to-grow tender perennial vine. Cardiospermum Halicacabum Balloon Vine is a woody climbing plant with tendrils that grab structures like a trellis or fence, and the vine produces small white flowers which after time forms the large ornamental seed pods that resemble balloons.

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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

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Cardiospermum Halicacabum

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

PLANT SPACING

6 inches

Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum Halicacabum) - Start Balloon Vine seeds for this fun-to-grow tender perennial vine. Cardiospermum Halicacabum Balloon Vine is a woody climbing plant with tendrils that grab structures like a trellis or fence, and the vine produces small white flowers which after time forms the large ornamental seed pods that resemble balloons.

Common names

The flower seed gives the plant another one of its common names, Heartseed Vine. Another common name for Cardiospermum is Love in a Puff Vine.

cardiospermum flowers

Flower seed | balloon vine

Specifications

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.

Indoors, grow in loam-based potting compost (No. 3) in bright filtered light. In the growing season, water freely and apply a liquid fertilizer monthly; keep just moist in winter. Pot on our top-dress in spring. Outdoors, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide support. In early spring, thin out congested growth of plants grown as perennials.

  • Height: 120 inches (vining)
  • USDA Zones: 5 - 11
  • Season: Annual
  • Attracts bees
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
balloon vine seed

How to Grow

Start Balloon Vine seeds directly outdoors in a prepared site. Cardiospermum seeds need to be covered with 1/4 inch of soil and kept moist until germination. Give the Balloon Vine plant a structure to climb as it grows quickly. Cardiospermum vine can grow as a perennial in frost free zones.

  • Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Depth: 1/4 inch

Common Questions

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Do members of Cardiospermum make a good garden or landscaping plant?

A

Yes, it can be a charming addition to the garden, with its attractive, balloon-like fruits.

Q

What is the perfect location to grow Cardiospermum?

A

A sunny spot with well-drained soil is where this plant will thrive. It's a fast-growing climber, perfect for trellises or fences.

Q

Do I need to prune my plants?

A

You can prune as needed to control the growth and shape of your plants.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 10

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Best in rich, well drain soil

DEER RESISTANT

No

LATIN NAME

Leptosiphon Hybrida

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

55 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and light cover no more than 1/8 inch deep

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 inches

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Leptosiphon

Leptosiphon Mix (Leptosiphon Hybrida French Hybrids Mix) - Start Leptosiphon seeds to start these dainty little flowers. Leptosiphon French Hybrids has the synonymous botanical name Linanthus androsaceus. This low-growing annual has fern-like foliage and hundreds of sweet little half inch star-shaped flowers that shine out from the foliage. The colors are mixed and bright in shades of rose, yellow, orange and cream. Leptosiphon uses include edging the front of the flower bed, containers, edging a pathway, or as a ground cover. Commonly known as False Baby Stars, this annual is lovely if it is allowed to spill over the edges of rocks or containers. It makes a carpet of color and is stunning!

Grow Leptosiphon seeds directly outside in a prepared seedbed after frost danger has passed. Press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover. False Baby Stars flowers perform best in full sun, and they prefer rich, well-draining soil.

Common Questions

Q

Can I use leptosiphon in containers?

A

Yes, these little flowers will do well in a container.

Q

What are some good ways to use this plant around my landscape?

A

These cute little flowers are an excellent choice for the front of your beds, in containers, butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, prairies or planted along a pathway.

Q

Are pollinators attracted to this flower?

A

Yes, butterflies enjoy leptosiphon.

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SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 11

HEIGHT

120 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Rich, loamy soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

No

LATIN NAME

Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

12 - 40 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16th inch deep

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keeps seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 - 12 inches

A Eye-Catching Display!

Grow Rhodociton Atrosanguineus seeds for an exotic vine that will have everyone's attention!

A Eye-Catching Display!

Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus Seeds

How to Grow

Sow Purple Bell Vine seeds indoors in late winter. Gently press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover the seed with soil. Keep consistently moist until germination occurs. Harden the seedlings off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Purple Bell Vine is free-flowering and needs little care.

  • Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
  • Depth: 1/16th inch deep
  • Average Germ Time: 12 - 40 days
  • Moisture: Keeps seeds moist until germination
Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus Seeds

Flower Specifications

  • Height: 120 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 11
  • Season: Annual
  • Plant Spacing: 10 - 12 inches

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodociton Atrosanguineus) - Grow Rhodociton Atrosanguineus seeds for an exotic vine that will have everyone's attention! Rhodociton Purple Bell Vine has heart-shaped leaves and dark purple bell-shaped flowers that dangle from thread-like stems. Bell Vine uses include baskets where it will cascade over the edges and look stunning or give it a trellis where it will grow with support up to 120 inches in height. Rhodociton Purple Bells needs rich, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade although it prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates. Purple Bells bloom from late spring to late fall.

Sow Purple Bell Vine seeds indoors in late winter. Gently press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover the seed with soil. Keep consistently moist until germination occurs. Harden the seedlings off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Purple Bell Vine is free-flowering and needs little care.

Common Questions

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What type of structures can I use for this vine to grow up?

A

These are perfect for walls, trellis, pergola, fences or cascading from a hanging basket.

Q

Are Rhodochiton flowers fragrant?

A

Rhodochiton flowers are not typically fragrant, but they are valued for their ornamental, bell-shaped flowers.

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Do I need to prune my plants?

A

It helps to prune them back to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Rosy purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained soils, pH 6.6 to 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Rehmannia Angulata

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

73F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and press in to soil

SOWING RATE

7 - 8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

Chinese Foxglove...

Does beautifully in the flower border!

Chinese Foxglove...

Rehmannia Angulata Seeds

How to Grow

Sow the Rehmannia Angulata seeds indoors in the late winter. In a starter tray using quality soil, press the flower seeds gently into the soil. Keep the Chinese Foxglove seeds consistently moist until germination occurs. Transplant the Chinese Foxglove seedlings into 3 inch pots and let them grow on indoors until all danger of frost has passed.

  • Sowing Rate: 7 - 8 seeds per plant
  • Depth: Surface sow seed and press in to soil
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Rehmannia Angulata Seeds

Flower Specifications

Harden the Chinese Foxglove plants off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Provide winter mulch for extra protection in zones 7 and 8.

  • Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
  • Height: 28 inches
  • USDA Zones: 7 - 11
  • Season: Perennial

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Angulata Rosy Purple) - Rehmannia Angulata seeds can be grown as annuals in all climates and as perennials in USDA zones 7 - 11. Commonly referred to as Chinese Foxglove, this beauty does well in full sun or partial shade, and the Chinese Foxglove plants continuously produce large, foxglove-like flowers from late spring through fall. The flowers can measure 2 - 3 inches across and are rosy purple with spotted throats. Chinese Foxglove is great in the flower border, and the flowers are nice for cutting. A synonymous botanical name is Rehmannia elata.

How To Grow Chinese Foxglove From Seeds: Sow the Rehmannia Angulata seeds indoors in the late winter. In a starter tray using quality soil, press the flower seeds gently into the soil. Keep the Chinese Foxglove seeds consistently moist until germination occurs. Transplant the Chinese Foxglove seedlings into 3 inch pots and let them grow on indoors until all danger of frost has passed. Harden the Chinese Foxglove plants off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Provide winter mulch for extra protection in zones 7 and 8.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

Yes, you will need to deadhead spent flowers to maintain plants vigor.

Q

What are some good ways to use in landscape?

A

Flowers are wonderful for beds and borders, wall side borders, cottage gardens or city gardens are all great ways to use Rahmannia.

Q

Do flowers attract any pollinators to the garden?

A

Yes, hummingbirds enjoy these flowers.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

12 - 18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Polygonum Capitatum

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 60 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and lightly cover 1/16 inch

SOIL TYPE

Grows in a variety of soil types from sandy loams to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Polygonum Capitatum...

Can be grown to form a low-growing, spreading ground cover that is bright and cheery!

Polygonum Capitatum...

Polygonum Capitatum Seeds

How to Grow

Start Polygonum Capitatum seeds indoors in late winter for areas with a short growing season. Use quality seed starting soil and small pots. Press the ground cover seeds into the moistened soil and lightly cover. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. After danger of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings outdoors after hardening the ground cover plants for 10 days or more.

  • Sowing Rate: Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 60 days
  • Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
  • Width: 12 - 18 inches & Height: 4 inches
Polygonum Capitatum Seeds

Groundcover Specifications

For areas with a long growing season, start the Knotweed ground cover seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a seedbed and lightly cover the seeds with soil after broadcasting.

  • USDA Zones: 7 - 11
  • Season: Perennial

Pinkhead Smartweed (Polygonum Capitatum Punching Balls) - Polygonum Capitatum seeds can be grown to form a low-growing, spreading ground cover. A synonymous botanical name is Persicaria Capitata, and it has many common names: Pinkhead Smartweed, Pink Knotweed, Pink Clover, and Pink Fleece Flower. Pink Knotweed uses include containers, baskets, edging the front of the border or as ground cover plants. It looks especially lovely in raised beds or containers where it can spill over the edges. Pinkhead Smartweed is praised for its burgundy tinted foliage and small coral-pink round flower heads. It is a tough, easy-to-grow ground cover for sun or shade with a long bloom season.

Start Polygonum Capitatum seeds indoors in late winter for areas with a short growing season. Use quality seed starting soil and small pots. Press the ground cover seeds into the moistened soil and lightly cover. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. After danger of frost has passed, transplant the Pink Knotweeds seedlings outdoors after hardening the ground cover plants for 10 days or more. For areas with a long growing season, start the Knotweed ground cover seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a weed-free seedbed and lightly cover the seeds with soil after broadcasting.

 

 

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 11

HEIGHT

100 - 140 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Phaseolus Coccineus

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1 inch deep

SOWING RATE

1 seed per plant

MOISTURE

Keep the soil moderately moist during germination

PLANT SPACING

6 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Scarlet Runner Beans

Both Useful and Decorative

Scarlet runners produce both beautiful flowers, and edible bean pods!

 Both Useful and Decorative

Scarlet Runner Beans Seeds

How to Grow

Sow scarlet runner bean seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Plant the seeds 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Germination takes 7 - 14 days. Keep the soil moderately moist during germination. Thin 4 - 6 inches apart when plants are 2 - 3 inches tall.

  • Sowing Rate: 1 seed per plant
  • Depth: 1 inch deep
  • Moisture: Keep the soil moderately moist during germination
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
  • Height: 100 - 140 inches
Scarlet Runner Beans Seeds

Flower Specifications

Provide a structure for the vines to attach to, and they will eagerly climb as high as they are allowed! Try a fence or a trellis.

  • USDA Zones: 3 - 11
  • Season: Annual

Scarlet Runner Bean Mix (Phaseolus Coccineus Mix) - Every gardener should try growing Scarlet Runner Beans seeds. This unique plant is a decorative runner beans mix with colorful beans, three flower colors and edible young pods. Here are some very interesting facts about Phaseolus Coccineus Scarlet Runner:

  • They are nutritious, good and healthy to eat
  • Have a more distinctive flavor than French beans
  • You can eat the fresh pods after cooking, or harvest seeds from older pods to cook as haricot beans
  • They are often prolific croppers - with a freezer you can grow enough to last many months
  • They easily grow in odd spaces amongst flowers, etc...
  • Scarlet Runner Beans also have attractive flowers
  • Flat runner beans are not stocked fresh in small fruit and vegetable shops, or in tins or frozen packs
  • Like other plants of the pea family this crop leaves your soil enriched in nitrogen

Scarlet Runner Beans have brilliant red flowers that last throughout the summer. This wonderful mix has brown, purple, and red flamed beans as well as white. Flowers are scarlet, white, and bi-color red and white. The blossoms are less than an inch across and grow in clusters. The edible beans grow up to a foot long and are especially good when picked young. Pick them often to promote continued flowering. The Scarlet Runner Bean vine will quickly and brilliantly cover fences, trellises and other garden structures and will climb 10 - 12 feet.

Sow Scarlet Runner Beans seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Plant Phaseolus Coccineus seed 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Germination takes 7 - 14 days. Keep the soil moderately moist during germination. Thin 4 - 6 inches apart when plants are 2 - 3 inches tall.

Runner beans are a favorite with hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant some on a back fence or a trellis and enjoy the flowers and the hummingbirds year after year! Plants need full sun and plenty of water. Growing Scarlet Runner Beans is fun and rewarding!

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.3

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Brassica Oleracea

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8th inch

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Herald of Fall

Ornamental cabbage is commonly recognized as a signaler of fall: its vivid foliage intensifies in color as the temperature begins to drop.

Herald of Fall

Beautiful Hardy Plant

How To Grow

These seeds can be started both indoors and outdoors, but must be planted by midsummer in order to have time to develop properly before fall. Sow in a starter mix and lightly press into soil: light is needed for germination. Keep soil moist and at a temperature of around 65F-70F degrees. These seeds germinate very quickly, averaging less than a week until sprouting. Once seedlings have established, they can be transplanted. Keep temperatures as cool as possible during the growing period: this will assist healthy growth and a vivid autumn color. Leaves start out green, and progressively turn pink and white.

  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Planting depth: 1/8 inch
  • Soil: moist but well-drained with pH 6.6-7.3
Beautiful Hardy Plant

Plant Information

Ornamental cabbage is an annual foliage plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It grows as a compact plant, though it can reach a height of up to 12 inches. It makes for both an excellent container and a landscape plant.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Bloom color: mix
  • Sowing rate: 1-2 seeds per plant

Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea) - Start Ornamental Cabbage seeds to create a colorful bed that is cold tolerant and easy-to-maintain. Ornamental Cabbage uses include edging the flower border or planting in containers for fall and winter interest. These Ornamental Brassica plants contain all pink, all white, or all purple centers with green outer leaves. Nothing looks more elegant or stands out more beautifully in the fall than Ornamental Brassicas.

Just start Ornamental Brassica seeds indoors, covering the flower seeds very lightly. Ornamental Cabbage seeds germinate quickly and the young plants can be transplanted. Ornamental Cabbage plants will start out green, and with time, they will begin to develop color. About 12 weeks after sowing the Ornamental Cabbage seeds, there will be a perfectly round, colorful rosette 10 inches high and 12 inches wide. These cabbages gain color quickly and are late to bolt.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

9 - 11

HEIGHT

120 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid summer to late fall

BLOOM COLOR

Orange, red, yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Sandy, well drained soil, pH 5.5 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Mina Lobata

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 16 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Plant seed 1/4 inch deep

SOWING RATE

Soak overnight in cold water or file a tiny notch in the seed coat before sowing 1 - 2 seds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Mina Lobata

Firecracker Vine (Mina Lobata) - Start Mina Lobata seeds for this impressive vine that will attract lots of attention. Mina Lobata vine is a tender perennial that is typically grown as an annual. Mina Lobata has many common names: Firecracker Vine, Fire Vine, Spanish Flag Vine, and Exotic Love Vine. This plant also has a synonymous botanical name of Ipomoea Lobata. The early Spanish Flag flower is reddish-orange, fading to orange, yellow, and white flowers in mid-summer to fall. This member of the morning glory family produces masses of dazzling 1 - 2 inch tubular flowers that mature and grow on this climbing vine that can reach 10 feet tall. Firecracker Vine has twining stems which are best grown on wire or lattice frames, and when it is in full bloom, it will never be forgotten! Exotic Love Vine Mina Lobata is incredibly showy, and it deserves to be the focal point of your flower garden.

Growing Mina Lobata seed is very rewarding! Soak the seed overnight in warm water or nick the flower seed with a knife to break the outer coat of the seed. For the earliest blooms, start the flower seed indoors. Cover the Spanish Flag plant seeds with 1/4 inch of soil and keep moist. Transplant Mina Lobata seedlings outside after frost danger has passed. Firecracker Vine seeds can also be started directly outdoors in a prepared seed bed once temperatures have warmed in the spring.

Common Questions

Q

Will firecracker vine attract pollinators?

A

Yes, this flower attracts bees and hummingbirds.

Q

Do I need to fertilize my plants?

A

For the best showing of blooms, you will need to fertilize your plants.

Q

Do I need to prune my mina lobata?

A

For a second flush of blooms, you will need to prune back your plants. If your plants are thick and heavy, prune in early to mid-summer to give your plants plenty of time to prepare for autumn blooms.

Q

Do I need support structure for my plants?

A

Yes, these are vining plants that need a structure to grow up. They are heavy plants so be sure to use something solid for your structure.

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