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Abutilon, also known as Chinese Lanterns due to the shape of their flowers, are attractive shrubs mostly growing to 1 – 2 m tall. Their pendulous, hibiscus like flowers come in lovely shades of white, orange, yellow and pink and variegated varieties with mottled foliage are available.
20 paź 2021 · Feed Chinese lantern plant with an all-purpose feed in spring, and mulch in autumn. Make sure the soil or compost is kept moist.
8 lis 2022 · Chinese lanterns are drought-tolerant plants suitable for growing in most parts of Australia, except cold, mountainous regions. When Chinese lanterns are not in bloom, the handsome, evergreen maple-like foliage provides the garden with year-round appeal.
4 mar 2024 · Chinese lantern (Physalis alkekengi) is a fast-growing perennial that is prized for its bright orange pods that look like tiny paper lanterns. Skip to content button button
The Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi), an old garden perennial, adds a pop of color to the perennial bed with its cordate sinuate sepals in a bright shade of orange-red. The plant is part of the Physalis genus (Greek for “bladder”), a nightshade (Solanaceae).
Chinese lantern physalis alkekengi, also known as the bladder cherry or winter cherry, is a perennial plant that is native to Asia and Europe. It is a member of the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes and peppers. The plant produces bright orange-red lantern-shaped fruit that encloses a small, edible berry.
Chinese lantern. An erect, spreading evergreen shrub or small tree to 5m high and 2m wide, with maple-shaped green leaves and bell-shaped flowers, in a range of colours including white, yellow, red or orange, from spring to autumn.
