Physalis alk. var. franchetii

Physalis alk. var. franchetii

Chinese lanterns famed for their vivid orange-red, papery lanterns in late summer and autumn, Physalis alk. var. franchetii is a vigorous, rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with green foliage and small white summer flowers that give way to the colourful inflated calyces. Grow in sun or light shade in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil; fully hardy and easy, but best contained if spreading is unwanted. Excellent for borders and for cutting and drying, with an eventual height and spread around 6090cm.

Position: Sun or light shade Rate of Growth: Fast Soil: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:july
flowering:august
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:60-90cm
gardenstyle:cottage-garden