Physalis Alkekengi Var. Franchetii

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Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii, also known as Cape Gooseberry, is a highly unusual and exotic looking plant that provides garden interest throughout the seasons. In midsummer the plant is covered in small creamy-white flowers that contrast with the oval green foliage. Later in the year they become full of berries that are inside bright red-orange papery calyces that look like Chinese lanterns. If left on the plant over winter the berries, which have been hidden inside, become visible as the calyces slowly skeletonize and end up, on frosty winter days, looking like gilded cages surrounding the berries. Height: 75cm (30″). Spread: 90cm (36″).

Plant Size Height Up to 75cm (30in)
Spread Up to 90cm (35in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For cut flower gardenexotic gardencottage gardens

Position In full sunsun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
4 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (KA7844)
2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (KB5950)
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (64550)

Grow Physalis in a sheltered position in full sun on any well-drained soil, or alternatively grow them in a greenhouse.

Water Physalis plants frequently and feed with a high potassium fertiliser once the flowers appear. Staking may be required. Harvest Golden Berries in early autumn when the papery husks become pale brown and the fruits turn from green to yellow-orange. Store Cape gooseberries in their husks at room temperature.