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Chinese Lantern (Seeds)

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?

Small, cream, summer flowers

Easy to grow

Followed by bright, orange lanterns

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Description How to Grow Delivery
Small cream summer flowers are followed by bright orange lanterns in autumn. An easy perennial to grow, ideal in full sun borders, and great in dried displays. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 90cm (36").

Height Up to 75cm (30in)
Spread Up to 90cm (35in)

Hardy Perennial

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sun or semi shade

Sowing Months Flowering Months
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1 Packet (110 Seeds) (53943)

Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten.
  • Place seed on the surface of a free draining, damp compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite.
  • Seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 15-20°C (59-68F) until after germination which can take 1-6 months. Do not exclude daylight as this helps germination.
  • Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart.
  • Autumn sowings can be overwintered for planting next spring.
  • For drying, cut stems when the lanterns start to show colour, hang upside down in a light airy position.

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