Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Asia and Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Cut Flower
About Chinese Lantern Seeds
Physalis alkekengi
Flowers are small, white and star-shaped, with calyces that enlarge and change from green to red-orange in late summer/fall
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18" |
| Thinning | When 4" tall, thin to 12"–18" apart |
| Germination | 20–25 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, or in summer up to 2 months before your average first fall frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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13 reviews
- Esther M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/14/26All the seeds I ordered are great!
I’m totally happy with botanical interests.
Love the seeds and the customer service is super!
I will definitely order again. Thank you!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Esther,
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing feedback! It means the world to us to know that you're totally happy with both the quality of our seeds and our customer service team. We can't wait to help you with your next growing adventure when you order again! Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share this wonderful review. Keep on growing 🌻️
- HudsonRated 5 out of 5 stars1/13/265 Stars
Thank you! Super excited and loved the extra goodies in my package
- Teresa S.OR, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/20/25THEY’VE TAKEN OVER
Oh the HORRORS!
-on a serious note, they have been a gorgeous addition to my fall flower garden and quite bountiful. They’ll do nicely in dried arrangements!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - linda g.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/26/245 Stars
i rec'd my seeds and have planted them here in northwest ohio, we will see in the spring!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kathleen J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/5/245 Stars
The seeds were very strong and these are prolific in my garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional