Narrative Description:
Also known as Chinese Lanterns, this herbaceous perennial has attractive bright orange lantern shaped seed heads that appear in autumn. Ideal plant for a container display, great end of year interest and goes well with Heucheras.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with moist soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
A great plant as an eyecatcher in the border or for the cutting garden. The edible, orange seed heads add extra interest in the Autumn.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
70 x 70 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
white
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
August - October
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
Can withstand winter conditions in well protected gardens, but will die down and re-emerge in spring.
Plant Care:
CAUTION: Other than the fruit, all other parts of the plant are toxic.
Family:
SOLANACEAE
Genus:
Physalis
Species:
franchetii
Cultivar:
Gigantea
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
11cm
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
22 weeks over Winter
10 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
February - August
Recommended Sales Window:
May - October
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 09/25 | 19/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 4 | 14 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Whitefly
Common Diseases:
Powdery Mildew
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
