Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Giant Scarlet'

Physalis Chinese Lantern; Winter Cherry 'Giant Scarlet'

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Giant Scarlet'

Zones 2-5

<p>Bright orange-scarlet, papery lantern-shaped calyces, several to each long stem. Much in demand for winter arrangements. Grows 2 feet tall.</p><p>Sow February-March under glass, or May-July in a coldframe or greenhouse.</p>