Cape Gooseberry
Formats
Border plant. Flower arrangements. Containers. Cottage gardens. Groundcover. Also called Chinese Lantern for its luminous papery lanterns.
Vigorous spreading herbaceous perennial. 60-80cm tall. Creamy-white flowers in summer. Edible berries enclosed in glowing orange paper-like chinese lanterns all winter long.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Groundcover, Dried flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White, Cream |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
| Fruit colour | Orange |
Foliage
| Foliage colour | Green |
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Botanical information
| Common name | PHYSALIS ALKENKEGI FRANCHETTI - Cape Gooseberry |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Harvest period | January, February, March, December, Winter |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Groundcover, Dried flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds |
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| Distance between plants | 90cm |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
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