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Chinese Lantern Plant, 1 Pack

Chinese Lantern Plant, 1 Pack

$1.78

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$5.09

$1.78

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Physalis alkekengi var. - franchetii

Add a touch of autumnal magic to gardens with the enchanting Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii). This perennial delights with small, creamy-white summer blooms that transform into iconic, lantern-like, bright orange to red papery calyces, perfect for seasonal accents and dried arrangements. It forms an upright clump around 24–30 inches tall and spreads 24–36 inches, thriving in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. While low-maintenance and deer-resistant, it can become invasive—best grown in containers or contained areas. Caution: all plant parts except the fully ripe fruit are toxic to humans and pets.

  • 1 Bare Root
  • Orange-red papery lanterns
  • Late-season decorative interest
  • Deer-resistant, hardy, and long-lasting
Specifications Details
Colour Creamy-white flowers; vibrant orange-red papery calyces
Hardiness Zone 2 - 9
Plant Height 24–30 in (60–75 cm) tall
Plant Width 24–36 in (60–90 cm) spread
Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade 
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes 
Plant Timing March 
Bloom Timing May - July
Plant Depth Crown at soil level (standard practice) 
Plant Spacing 36 in (90 cm) apart

Description

Physalis alkekengi var. - franchetii

Add a touch of autumnal magic to gardens with the enchanting Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii). This perennial delights with small, creamy-white summer blooms that transform into iconic, lantern-like, bright orange to red papery calyces, perfect for seasonal accents and dried arrangements. It forms an upright clump around 24–30 inches tall and spreads 24–36 inches, thriving in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. While low-maintenance and deer-resistant, it can become invasive—best grown in containers or contained areas. Caution: all plant parts except the fully ripe fruit are toxic to humans and pets.

  • 1 Bare Root
  • Orange-red papery lanterns
  • Late-season decorative interest
  • Deer-resistant, hardy, and long-lasting
Specifications Details
Colour Creamy-white flowers; vibrant orange-red papery calyces
Hardiness Zone 2 - 9
Plant Height 24–30 in (60–75 cm) tall
Plant Width 24–36 in (60–90 cm) spread
Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade 
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes 
Plant Timing March 
Bloom Timing May - July
Plant Depth Crown at soil level (standard practice) 
Plant Spacing 36 in (90 cm) apart
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