Easy to grow from seed. This is a low maintenance, sun loving perennial that has large star-shaped pink flowers. Can be started inside in winter, or in spring (when ground has warmed-up), summer or fall. Will grow in full sun/partial shade in any type of well-drained soil. Grows to height of 18 inches. A hardy perennial that can withstand periods of drought. Rarely bothered by disease or insects, making it virtually a maintenance-free perennial. Children love to watch the balloons form (the buds) and then grow to the right time and pop open into this glorious, beautiful flower.