Size and height
Grows to about 40 cm tall. A strong summer bloomer that colours your garden in waves.
Physalis Franchetti
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Description
Franchetti Physalis. Bright orange lantern like pods glow warm and fiery as summer fades bringing colour structure and a touch of playful drama. The papery husks dry beautifully adding long lasting interest into autumn. Perfect for borders needing bold late season colour or for dried arrangements with natural elegance.
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About this summer bloomer
What makes this summer bloomer special.
Hand-selected
Strong bulbs with plenty of reserve for fuller, sturdier flowers.
Straight from the grower
Straight from family growers, with the 100% Bloom Guarantee.
Good to know
The bulb in brief
| Flower type | Physalis |
|---|---|
| Colour | Orange |
| Height | 40 cm |
| Planting months | Mar, Apr |
| Flowering months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Planting depth | 8 cm |
| Planting distance | 15-20 cm |
| Light needs | Full sun |
| Bee-friendly | Yes |
| Suitable for pots | Yes |
| Suitable as a cut flower | Yes |
Suits you
Where this flower shines.
Good for bees and butterflies
Full of nectar and pollen, so bees and butterflies find your garden effortlessly.
Cut for the vase
Cut a few stems and bring the garden indoors for your own bouquet on the table.
Comes back every year
Once planted it spreads on its own and comes back stronger year after year.
Deer resistant
Deer and roe deer usually leave these flowers alone, so your planting stays intact.
In pots and on the balcony too
Does very well in a pot, so even with just a balcony or terrace you enjoy it fully.
So many places
One bulb. So many places.
Colour on your balcony
You can have flowers without a garden. A few pots are enough.
A border full of life
Plant in spring and enjoy a sea of colour in summer.
Back every year on its own
Plant once, get more flowers every spring.
Your garden buzzes again
With the right varieties you give bees and butterflies food in summer.
Fresh flowers from your own garden
Cut a bunch whenever you like. Grown by you, and it shows.
A gift that keeps blooming
Give flowers for the whole summer, not a bunch that wilts.
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Free planting guide included
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Plant with peace of mind.
Frequently asked questions
Well prepared before you plant.
Plant in spring, once it no longer freezes. The calendar above shows the planting months for this variety.
Yes. The card on every bag tells you when and how deep to plant. And you have our 100% Bloom Guarantee: if a bulb does not flower in its first season even though you planted it on time and as the card says, you choose: a new bulb, credit or your money back.
Yes. All our bulbs are covered by the 100% Bloom Guarantee.
With you within 1 to 3 working days, with track and trace.
Certainly. Use a pot at least 30 cm deep with drainage holes.
Good to know
Questions about this flower bulb.
Plant this flower bulb in Mar, Apr, once it no longer freezes.
Rule of thumb: plant a bulb two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall. The exact depth and spacing for this variety are on the planting card attached to the bag and in the planting guide we send along.
Fully grown, this flower bulb reaches about 40 cm. Useful to know for the order in your border: low at the front, tall at the back.
Yes. With good drainage most bulbs come back for several years.
We offer a 100% Bloom Guarantee. Send us a message and we will send you new bulbs, or refund you in full.
Cool, dry and dark, in the opened bag so they can breathe. Do plant them as soon as possible, because bulbs are not a storage product.
