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Chinese Lanterns (Physalis alkekengi)  French name: Coqueret, Lanterne japonaise or Amour en cage.  In autumn the tiny, creamy-white flowers of summer turn into scarlet berries encased in these glorious bright red, paper-like lanterns. Happy in partial shade or full sun, the plant is fully hardy and fast growing. The perfect plant to add a splash of daring colour to your autumn garden. Ancient Perfume, Chinese Lantern Plant, Lantern Plant, Lantern Flowers, Cape Gooseberry, Front Yard Plants, Japanese Lantern, Chinese Lanterns, Seed Pods

Physalis alkekengi is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light…

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