{"product_id":"physalis-alkekengi-chinese-lantern","title":"Physalis alkekengi 'Chinese Lantern' (5 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysalis alkekengi 'Chinese Lantern'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy perennial that bears creamy white flowers in summer, and in autumn, papery deep orange 'lanterns' (calyces) that enclose around red berries. Mostly known as the 'Chinese Lantern Plant' and for it's orange lanterns, which when left on the plant form a papery skeleton around the red berry within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can grow the Chinese Lantern Plant from bulbs in any moist, well-drained garden soil, in a sunny or partial shaded position. The roots are known to spread easily so to keep them in check, we recommend growing this perennial in a container filled with multi-purpose, peat-free compost. You can feed the plant with an all-purpose feed in spring, and mulch in autumn, just make sure the soil or compost is kept moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attractive deep orange lanterns can be cut in late-summer and dried in a dark, airy place for a few weeks for use in winter floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 5 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: White flowers in summer, orange lanterns in late-summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: June, July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 75cm \/ 30\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 8cm \/ 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 25cm \/ 10\" apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun \/ Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082323734853,"sku":"1189788","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/fa123e76-physalis-alkekengi-chinese-lantern-5-bulbs.jpg?v=1761657650","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/physalis-alkekengi-chinese-lantern","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}