Chinese Lantern (VM Seeds)

• 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.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.