Chinese Lantern Seeds - Physalis Alkekengi, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) grows small white flowers followed by the famous papery orange-red lantern pods. Striking in the fall garden and superb for dried arrangements.

Why choose our seeds?

• Iconic papery orange-red lantern pods in fall
• Excellent for cutting and dried flower arrangements
• Easy to grow in average, well-drained soil

How to grow Chinese Lantern seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, once the soil has warmed.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Clear plastic wrap or a humidity dome
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and press gently — the seeds need light to germinate
• Cover no more than 1/16 inch deep, if at all

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; seeds need light to germinate
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C)
• Humidity: Cover lightly until sprouts appear, then remove the cover

Germination

• Expect germination in 14-28 days — be patient
• Keep the medium evenly moist but not waterlogged

Transplanting

• Transplant after all frost danger has passed
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Water regularly until established; avoid waterlogging
• Fertilizer: Generally needs little feeding
• Note: plants spread by underground rhizomes — grow in containers or give them room to roam

Bloom Time:

Small white flowers in summer; lantern pods ripen in late summer to fall.