Flower Chinese Lantern Plant, Strawberry Ground Cherry
Latin name: Physalis franchetii, Physalis alkekengi
orange
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flower color
orange
life span
perennial
landscape use
dried flowers, flowerbed, border
timing of flowering
autumn, august
soil acidity
neutral soil
soil type
sandy loam soil, loamy soil
water needs
moderate
light needs
full sun
cold hardiness zone
2 (-45 to -40°C), 3 (-40 to -34°C), 4 (-34 to -29°C), 5 (-29 to -23°C), 6 (-23 to -18°C), 7 (-18 to -12°C), 8 (-12 to -7°C), 9 (-7 to -1°C), 10 (-1 to +4°C)
method of cultivation
non seedlings
poisonous or toxic
not poisonous plant
type of stem
erect
fragrant flower
no fragrance
shelter in winter
shelter is not required
plant height (cm)
30-70 cm
flower size
middle
frost resistance
frost resistance
*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate
Flower Chinese Lantern Plant, Strawberry Ground Cherry photo