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Physalis franchetii 'Gigantea' (Chinese Lanterns)

Physalis franchetii 'Gigantea' (Chinese Lanterns)

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Also known as Chinese Lanterns, this herbaceous perennial has attractive bright orange lantern shaped seed heads that appear in autumn. Ideal plant for a container display, great end of year interest and goes well with Heucheras.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with moist soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

A great plant as an eyecatcher in the border or for the cutting garden. The edible, orange seed heads add extra interest in the Autumn.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

70 x 70 cm

Features:


Typical Season:

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

white

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

August - October

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

Can withstand winter conditions in well protected gardens, but will die down and re-emerge in spring.

Plant Care:

CAUTION: Other than the fruit, all other parts of the plant are toxic.

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