Product Review
Chinese Lantern flower seed has an orange seed pod that looks like glowing orange paper lanterns. The white flowers will be replaced by green seed pods that will eventually turn orange or red. Chinese Lantern is an ornamental plant that, once dried, can also be used in dry floral arrangements. The brightly colord seed pods are hollow and are dried best while still fresh by hanging upside down in a cool place. The plants spreads easily by rhizomes, so make sure you plant in a contained area. Chinese Lantern flower seed can be planted indoors in trays and lightly cover with soil. Will take anywhere from 14-30 days to germ. Or you can sow directly outdoors, leaving 2 feet between plants. Make sure the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed.
- POLLINATOR FRIENDLY, WHITE TO ORANGE BLOOMS: The flowers of our Chinese Lantern seeds grows up to 24 inches tall and produces orange paper lantern-like pods that attract a variety of beneficial pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Making them a suitable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens, helping to support the local habitat and promote wildlife.
- VERSATILE GROWTH UNDER USDA ZONES 4-8: Our Chinese Lantern plant species grow well in full sun to partial shaded areas under USDA Zones 4-8 and can grow in various soil types, from sandy to clay. As long as the soil is well-drained, they adapt to different environments. Their versatility allows them to be grown in a wide range of garden settings, regardless of the local soil conditions.
- DROUGHT TOLERANT AND HARDY: Our Physalis flower plants are highly drought-tolerant once established and can survive dry spells without much care. They are also naturally avoided by deer, making them a suitable choice of seeds to plant for gardens and areas with teeming with wildlife or for gardeners looking for hardy plants that grows in challenging conditions.
- LOW MAINTENANCE AND PERENNIAL: Our Physalis perennial plants are relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once they are established. They are also perennials, meaning they will return year after year, providing long-term benefits to your flower garden, Making them a great addition for gardeners seeking easy to maintain, long-lasting flower seeds for planting fruits.
- ORNAMENTAL & EASY TO GROW: While the seed pod of Chinese Lantern plants is also technically a fruit, the seeds fruit is not considered edible. The pod's bright orange or red appearance is used for decorative purposes, especially in dried floral arrangements. Easy to plant, you can start with 3 seeds per plant with 24 inch spacing at 1/16 inch depth under 65F to germinate for 14-28 days.
