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    PHYSALIS franchetii
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    PHYSALIS franchetii

    Commonly known as Bladder cherry, Chinese lantern

    Papery orange lanterns protect the seeds which last well into the autumn and make an excellent dried 'flower'
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant
    (UK Delivery Only)
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Caterpillars
    • Place of origin
      Central and southern Europe, Asia to Japan
    • Deciduous
      Ovate leaves to 12cm (5in) long
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60-75cm (24-30in)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in) plus
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Rhizomatous perennial. Mid-green triangular to oval vigorous, spreading, herbaceous perennial. Inconspicuous drooping flowers.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets) except for ripe fruit
    • Mature Size
      60-75cm (24-30in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        90cm (36in) plus
       
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    Physalis franchettii - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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