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Physalis gigantea <br>CHINESE LANTERN

Physalis gigantea <br>CHINESE LANTERN

$1.49

Original: $4.26

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Physalis gigantea <br>CHINESE LANTERN

$4.26

$1.49

The Story

Physalis alkekengi (bladder cherry, Chinese lantern, Japanese-lantern, strawberry groundcherry, or winter cherry) is easily identifiable by the large, bright orange to red papery covering which resembles paper lanterns. It grows naturally in the regions covering Southern Europe to South Asia and Japan, and grows happily in North America. It is a perennial growing to 40-60 cm tall. The flowers are white, with a five-lobed corolla 10-15 mm across. It is a popular ornamental plant. This plant is also known as Physalis franchetii.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Height: 60-90 cm, 24-36"

Location: Sun or part shade 

Seeds per packet: 50

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

Physalis alkekengi (bladder cherry, Chinese lantern, Japanese-lantern, strawberry groundcherry, or winter cherry) is easily identifiable by the large, bright orange to red papery covering which resembles paper lanterns. It grows naturally in the regions covering Southern Europe to South Asia and Japan, and grows happily in North America. It is a perennial growing to 40-60 cm tall. The flowers are white, with a five-lobed corolla 10-15 mm across. It is a popular ornamental plant. This plant is also known as Physalis franchetii.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Height: 60-90 cm, 24-36"

Location: Sun or part shade 

Seeds per packet: 50