Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Gigantea'

Giant Chinese Lantern Plant, Giant Bladder Cherry

Main interest:

edible fruit encased in lantern, dried arrangements

Exposure:

full sun

Soil humidity:

moist soil

Growth type:

clumping

Flower colour:

creamy white

Fragrance:

Non-fragrant

Flowering period:

June to July

Foliage:

green

USDA Hardiness:

zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 2.5 ft (0.75 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)

Use:

specimen, containers, dried arrangements

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Synonym(s): Physalis gigantea, Physalis franchetii 'Gigantea', Physalis alkekengi 'Gigantea'

Also known as: Japanese Lantern, Strawberry Ground-cherry, Love in a Cage, Winter Cherry