300 Physalis alkekengi Seeds, Bladder cherry Seeds , Chinese lantern Seeds .Japanese lantern Seeds

Physalis alkekengi is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.

Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.