Border plant. Flower arrangements. Containers. Cottage gardens. Groundcover. It is called Chinese Lantern for its luminous papery lanterns.
Vigorous spreading herbaceous perennial. 60cm tall. Creamy white flowers in summer. Edible berries enclosed in glowing orange paper-like chinese lanterns all winter long.
Sow indoor or under glass in spring. Temperatures 18ºC/21ºC
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| Flowering |
| Average germination (%) | 90 |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | Cream, White |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Fruit color | Orange |
| Germination (in days) | 7-14 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Dried flower, Edges, Flowerbeds, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 588 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Watering | Moderate |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !