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Thursday, 3 September 2015

PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI - Chinese Lantern

This is one type of hardy perennial that I have never grown or been tempted to buy, but which never fails to make me stop and admire it when I see one.  It's obvious why Physalis franchetii is commonly known as Chinese Lantern.  I saw these for sale yesterday when I visited a favourite garden centre of mine: Gordon Rigg's in Walsden.  Apparently, they are easy to grow but can be invasive, like mint.  Further information can be found at the link below the images. 






Physalis franchetii - Chinese Lantern







Physalis franchetii - Chinese Lantern






Physalis franchetii - Chinese Lantern



 Further information can be found about Physalis franchetii at Gardener's World (external link).