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    PHYSALIS

    Commonly known as Bladder cherry, Chinese lantern

    Genus of about 75-90 species of flowering and fruit-bearing (some edible) plants in the nightshade (solanaceae) family from the Americas.

    Fruit is encased in a large, papery husk.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Americas, temperate Eurasia, Australia.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • harmful if eaten
      People & pets except for ripe fruit
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Physalis franchettii - Growing Guide

    Varieties

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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