Chinese Lantern Lantern Seeds – Flower Plant
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Chinese Lantern Seeds
Chinese Lantern is a hardy ornamental perennial admired for its papery orange lantern-like seed husks and attractive green foliage. It grows well in flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, woodland gardens, and naturalized landscapes where full sun to partial shade, fertile well-drained soil, and moderate moisture support vigorous seasonal growth.
Key Features
Decorative Lantern Husks
Produces bright orange papery husks that provide long-lasting ornamental interest in the garden.
Attractive Foliage
Develops lush green foliage that complements mixed borders and perennial plantings.
Reliable Perennial Growth
Returns each growing season with vigorous upright stems under suitable conditions.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for cottage gardens, woodland borders, decorative beds, and dried floral arrangements.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Physalis alkekengi |
| Common Name | Chinese Lantern |
| Seed Type | Flower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 3–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Late Winter to Spring |
| Sowing Months | February–May |
| Germination Time | 14–30 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Fertile, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Moderate; Maintain Even Soil Moisture |
| Mature Size | 24–36 in Tall × 18–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Cottage Gardens, Borders And Dried Floral Arrangements
Chinese Lantern is a distinctive ornamental perennial that brings vibrant seasonal color with its decorative orange lantern-like husks. Its upright growth and lasting ornamental appeal make it an excellent choice for borders, woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, decorative containers, and dried floral displays.