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 |
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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 |