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 60–90cm.
Position:
Sun or light shade
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Soil:
Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Plant at a Glance
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
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Physalis alk. var. franchetii
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 60–90cm.
Position:
Sun or light shade
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Soil:
Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Plant at a Glance
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
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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 60–90cm.
Position:
Sun or light shade
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Soil:
Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Plant at a Glance
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
