About

Cardiospermum grandiflorum f. hirsutum is classified as an invasive, non-native species under Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act, and its sale is prohibited. Refer to the cultivation notes for additional information.

About the genus

This genus comprises approximately 14 species of herbaceous climbing plants found in tropical areas of the Americas, Africa, and India. The leaves are deeply lobed and hairy, accompanied by twining tendrils and small white flowers that are not particularly noticeable. The seed pods are inflated, leading to the common name 'balloon vine' for plants in this group.

Care notes

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes