Balloon Flower Fairy Snow

Balloon Flower Fairy Snow

Discover the enchanting and new Balloon Flower Fairy Snow! These super special dwarf plants produce unique ivory blooms delicately striped with subtle lavender.

Growing to less than 10 inches tall, their charming balloon-shaped buds inflate until they dramatically burst open into gorgeous, shimmering star-shaped flowers. As an added bonus, the roots of balloon flowers are edible and a common ingredient in Asian cuisine.

Key Features of Balloon Flower Fairy Snow:

• New & Special Variety: A unique and captivating addition to the garden.
• Dwarf Habit: Grows to less than 10 inches tall, perfect for smaller spaces.
• Ivory Blooms with Lavender Stripes: Offers a delicate and unusual color combination.
• Dramatic Balloon-to-Star Transformation: Fascinating bud opening process.
• Shimmering Star-Shaped Flowers: Adds a touch of magic to the garden.
• Edible Roots: Used in Asian cuisine.
• Perennial: Returns year after year in zones 3-9.

Growing Tips for Your Balloon Flower Fairy Snow Seeds:

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Surface sow seeds, lightly pressing them into the soil; do not cover, as they need light to germinate. Maintain an ideal temperature of 65-70°F (18-21°C) for germination, which can take 10-30 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them 12-18 inches apart in a location with 6-8 hours of sun. Balloon flowers resent root disturbance, so transplant or divide only when absolutely necessary.