Physalis alkekengi var franchetii
£12.95
(Chinese Lantern) An eye-catching perennial, Physalis alkekengi var franchetii has dainty white flowers in late summer, followed by orange-scarlet berries enclosed by papery red lanterns in autumn.
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An eye-catching perennial, Physalis alkekengi var franchetii has dainty white flowers in late summer, followed by orange-scarlet berries enclosed by papery red lanterns in autumn. These lanterns can be cut and used indoors for flower arranging.
Physalis alkekengi var franchetii is best suited to a position in full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Most well drained soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: July - August.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
- Habit: Physalis alkekengi var franchetii is a spreading perennial.
- Height: up to 60 cm (2 ft)
- Spread: 60 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft)
- Notes: Physalis alkekengi var franchetii can be divided in Spring. Depending on its growth rate replant or remove as required.
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Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Partial or Dappled Shade, Full Sun
- Mature Size
- Herbaceous - Small, Herbaceous - Medium
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Chalky / Alkaline
- Special Features
- Fruit - Ornamental, Autumn Colour, Flowering Season - Summer (June - August)
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(Chinese Lantern) An eye-catching perennial, Physalis alkekengi var franchetii has dainty white flowers in late summer, followed by orange-scarlet berries enclosed by papery red lanterns in autumn.