Chinese Lanterns are valued for their vibrant ornamental appeal, especially in dried floral arrangements. Beyond ornamentals, the fruit has traditional uses in herbal preparations, including teas and tonics for immune and urinary support.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ornamental appeal suited to dried arrangements and décor

• Traditional applications (as provided): antioxidant, vision, antimicrobial, cholesterol, cognition, hypocaloric, diuretic

Growing Information

• Botanical name: Physalis alkekengi

• Seed type: Open pollinated

• Planting time: Late winter to early spring

• Plant method: Seedling, direct sow

• Estimated days to germination: 14–21

• Ideal planting exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Ideal growth temperature: 15–28 °C

• Plant spacing between rows: 45–60 cm

• Plant spacing in rows: 60–90 cm

• Plant depth: 1–2 mm

• Estimated days to maturity: 70–90

• Seeds per gram: ±600

Uses

Dried arrangements, décor, teas, jams, dried herbal remedies.