Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Gigantea'

Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm spot; if no germination after 4 weeks, give the seeds a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow when returned to warmth, otherwise repeat the cooling process.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: White to light yellow
• Origin: Asia
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Physalis alkekengi var franchetii
• Dutch: Chinese lantern
• Also known as: Chinese lantern
• English: Chinese Lantern

• All year round