Chinese Lantern
SKU
chineselantern
$3.20
Physalis alkekengi. Everlasting. Hardy perennial sometimes called Winter Cherry or Strawberry Tomato. Bright orange 'little lantern' shaped flowers. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out. Prefers sun to part shade. Height 18 inches. Approximately 245 seeds/pkg.
Not Available for 2022
Details
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Light Requirement
Sun, Partial
Planting Method
Start Indoors
Seed Type
Hybrid
Life Cycle
Perennial
Height
12 - 24"
Characteristics
Cut Flower
Colour
Orange
Growing Information
Planting:
Start inside 6-8 weeks before planting out. Do not cover seed, provide light and warmth. Seed may take up to 30 days to germinate. May also be direct seeded outside in spring.
Growing:
Transplant into the garden after last frost into a full sun or part shade location, 12-24 inches apart. Grows well in average, well-drained soil. Water regularly and cut stems to the ground in fall. May be divided every 3 years in early spring.