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Chinese Latern Seeds - Description
- Pack of Chinese Latern Seeds
- Variety: Physalis Alkekengi
- Size of Pack: approx. 150 Seeds
- Flower colour: Mix of red/orange shades
- A hardy perennial
- Flowers the year after sowing
- Fascinating lanterns turn from green to red
- Superb in mixed borders and dried flower displays
- Quality seeds from Mr Fothergills
Chinese Latern Seeds - Sowing Tips
- Sow:
- Indoors: March to July
- Outdoors: May to July
- Water well
- For best results place in cold frame or cool greenhouse
- Flowers: July to October
- Seedlings usually appear in 3-4 weeks
- Plant out: July to Oct, 45cm apart
- Always handle seedlings by the leaf, not the stem
- Grow in full sun
- See images or 'How to Grow' tab for full growing instructions
Chinese Latern Seeds- Uses
- Produces bright orange lantern-like fruits
- Ideal for borders and cottage gardens
- Perfect for autumn garden displays
- Great for cut and dried arrangements
- Adds year-round interest to beds
Chinese Latern Seeds - Advantages
- Easy to grow in Ireland
- Low cost perennial seed
- Quality tested seed, guaranteed
- Hardy, fast-spreading variety
- Thrives in sunny or partial shade
- Long-lasting decorative fruits
- Low maintenance and resilient plant
- Excellent for autumn colour displays
- Clear, easy to follow growing instructions
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