Balloon flower White

130 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Indoors: Start seeds 8–10 weeks before the last frost

• Outdoors: Sow in late spring or early autumn (cool temps help germination)

🌿 Balloon flowers grow slowly at first, but they’re very hardy once established.

🌱 How to Sow Indoors (Recommended for Earlier Blooms)

1. Containers & Soil

   • Use trays or pots with well-draining seed-starting mix

2. Sowing

   • Surface sow: Do not cover seeds — they need light to germinate

   • Press lightly into soil for good contact

3. Moisture & Temperature

   • Mist gently to moisten

   • Keep at 18–22°C (65–72°F)

   • Maintain consistent humidity

4. Germination

   • Usually takes 14–21 days (sometimes up to 30 days)

   • Be patient — slow germinators

5. After Germination

   • Provide bright light or grow lights

   • Transplant when seedlings have 2–3 sets of true leaves

   • Harden off before planting outdoors

🌱 How to Sow Outdoors (Optional)

1. Timing: After last frost in spring, or late summer/early fall

2. Location: Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil

3. Sowing:

   • Sow on the surface — do not cover

   • Water lightly and keep soil moist

4. Spacing: Thin or transplant to 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart

🌿 Growing Notes

• Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall

• Soil: Average to rich, well-draining soil

• Watering: Moderate; don’t overwater once established

• Maintenance:

  • Deadhead to prolong blooming

  • Avoid disturbing roots once planted — they don’t like being moved

• Winter: Hardy; cut back dead stems in late fall or spring