Physalis alkekengi/Chinese lantern/Strawberry groundcherry/Winter cherry - 150 Seeds - GMO free

The original orange fruit is an extraordinary plant for late-summer and autumn gardening. They add charm to each bed and group of perennial plants. Very often they brighten the garden with their bright color, the more that Physalis alkekengii is one of the least demanding ornamental plants. The type of soil and place are almost indifferent to it, so it can be planted even in poorer soils.
The decorativeness of the plant lies in its unusual fruits that appear in the fall. These are original lanterns that can be about 5 centimeters wide and most often red or bright orange in color. These lanterns give the impression of being made of tissue paper and surround the intense orange berries.
Usage: Although the berries of this plant are edible, they are rarely used in the kitchen - they are most often used as spices for dishes. The plant can be seen more often in an ornamental function, in gardens and parks. Its decorative value is not flowers, but fruit, which complement each bed with their original appearance and intense colors. It is a very good idea to integrate this plant into a larger group of perennials. Since the "lanterns" created by Physalis alkekengi do not change their appearance or color when dried, they are suitable for dry bouquets and fall decorations.

The package contains 0.3 grams (about 150) Seeds.

Sowing: V-VI
Flowering: VII-X (2nd year)
Height: 40-50 cm (15.7-19.7 in.)
Life form: perennial
Latin name: Physalis alkekengi