Chinese Lantern Seeds – Decorative Heirloom Perennial
- Ontario Grown
$2.20
SKU: GS-8703-CHI-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) is a striking perennial widely cherished for its vibrant, papery seed pods that transform from green to brilliant orange-red in late summer. Reminiscent of delicate glowing lanterns, these pods encase small decorative berries and create an unforgettable focal point in borders and garden beds. Highly sought after by florists, they dry remarkably well for long-lasting autumn floral arrangements and seasonal crafts.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Ornamental Perennial
- Color: Rich orange-red pods; delicate white summer blooms
- Plant Characteristics: Upright, spreading habit; produces decorative paper-like calyxes
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors March to early April (6–8 weeks before last spring frost); or direct sow outdoors in late May once soil has warmed.
- Suitable Space: Dedicated garden beds, border edging, large outdoor containers
- Season: Spring Sowing / Late Summer to Autumn Pod Harvest
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; prefers moist, well-draining soil)
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