{"product_id":"fothergills-chinese-lanterns-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Chinese Lanterns Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Physalis alkekengi, a highly unique, structurally captivating member of the nightshade family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Perennial, creating a permanent, spreading root system that returns reliably year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Flowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears small, unassuming creamy-white blossoms in mid-summer, which quickly give way to the iconic, expanding papery husks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpectacular Autumn Transition:\u003c\/b\u003e The fresh green lanterns undergo a dramatic transformation as the seasons turn, shifting to an intense, glowing orange-red by early autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExquisite Cut Flower:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly sought after for home styling; the stems hold their colour beautifully when fresh, and dry to perfection for stunning, long-lasting winter interior displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a medium, upright, and well-branched habit, reaching a mature height of 60cm (24in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Achieves its most vibrant, fiery pod colouration when positioned in a bright spot that receives full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds in trays of good compost or directly into well-drained soil in full sun. This plant can spread via underground runners, so growing it in containers or dedicated borders is a great way to control its habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist during the germination period and early establishment to build a strong root network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting for Drying:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut the decorative stems in late autumn when the lanterns have turned fully vibrant. Remove the green leaves and hang the stems upside down in a warm, dark, well-ventilated room to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57556125483391,"sku":"FTG-46981","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/46981_CHINESE_20LANTERNS_20Physalis_20Alkekengi.webp?v=1779113756","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-chinese-lanterns-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}