Chinese Lantern Strawberry Groundcherry Winter Cherry (Physalis alkekengi)

You will get 145 seeds of Physalis alkekengi, CHINESE LANTERN STRAWBERRY GROUNDCHERRY WINTER CHERRY for planting.

Physalis alkekengi, also known as Chinese Lantern, is a visually striking plant with bright orange to red papery coverings that resemble lanterns. It is widely cultivated in temperate regions and grows to around 40-60cm tall with white flowers and edible red berries. The dried fruit of this plant is used in traditional medicine for its various medicinal properties.

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required. a short 14 day cold moist stratification may improve germination

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist