PR00777 CHINESE LANTERN PLANT SEEDS
Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii "Gigantea"
Choice additions to fresh or dried arrangements - Easy to grow in sun or light shade
Choice additions to fresh or dried arrangements - Easy to grow in sun or light shade
This 1-2 foot tall perennial produces extra large, extremely decorative seed cases which look like glowing, orange paper lanterns. Excellent fresh cut and they are easily dried; making choice winter arrangements. Can spread quickly, plant where it can be controlled. Good in large containers. Winter hardy to zone 3.


How to Plant CHINESE LANTERN PLANT Seeds
Sow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil and barely cover. Light aids germination. Kept at 70° F., germination is in 14-21 days. Transplant into the garden 12-24 inches apart after all danger of frost.

