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By Bernard


Chinese Lantern (Physalis franchetii)



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Oh, I just planted some of these seeds. I hope they germinate.

12 Mar, 2009

 

Hi Gilli. Be careful where you plant them, they are very invasive and spread by thick underground roots. If you want to restrain them, you need to dig round the clump each year and remove the cut off roots.

12 Mar, 2009



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