Chinese Lantern. A vigorous spreading perennial with nodding, creamy white flowers followed by orange-scarlet berries surrounded by papery red calyces. Max Height 60cm to 80cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers July to August. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii
A vigorous spreading perennial with nodding, creamy white flowers followed by orange-scarlet berries surrounded by papery red calyces.
Additional information
| Generic | Physalis |
|---|---|
| Species | alkekengi |
| Varietry | var. franchetii |
| Common Name | Chinese Lantern |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm, 80cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | orange, scarlet |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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