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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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