Things You'll Need:
- Balloon flowers
- Shovel
- Compost or organic matter
- Water
- Plant food
- Pruning shears
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Step 1
Select a site in the flower garden for the balloon flowers. They grow in either full sunlight or dappled sunlight with well-drained soil. Balloon flowers need room to grow; a mature plant is two feet tall by two feet wide. Since they are compact and slow spreading, choose a spot where they can remain for several years.
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Step 2
Balloon FlowersDig a hole that is deeper than the root system. Mix compost or organic matter into the removed soil. Place a little of this mixture to the bottom of the hole and put the plant in; add the remaining soil around the plant and carefully tamp it down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly to settle the soil.
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Step 3
Balloon Flower Up CloseWater the balloon flowers daily for two weeks, until the flower is established in the garden and new growth appears. After that, water the bedding plants regularly, especially during dry spells in the spring and summer.
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Step 4
Balloon Flower OpenedApply a complete plant food once new growth appears. Slugs can be a major problem and will devour new growth. These can be picked off by hand or treated chemically.
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Step 5
Cut spent flower stems back to the ground and cut the entire plant to the ground after the blooming season in mid fall. Due to their late blooming habits, it's a good idea to mark the location of the flower in the garden. That way, they won't be mistaken for a weed the next year and accidentally pulled out of the garden.
