Physalis peruviana (Cape gooseberry)
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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4 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Physalis peruviana
Other names: Cape gooseberry, Chinese lantern
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Genus: Physalis
Species: P. peruviana - P. peruviana is a half-hardy annual bearing yellow globular fruits, each enclosed in a bladderlike husk which becomes papery on maturity.
Physalis peruviana is: Deciduous
Flower: Flushed purple, Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Stem: Purple in Summer
Fruit: Yellow in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Irregular
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Specific pests: Cutworms , Flea beetles , Glasshouse whitefly , Rabbits , Red spider mite (box and other)
Specific diseases: Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Fertilization is essential, so never remove the male flowers.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Physalis peruviana (Cape gooseberry) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Greenhouse
Cultivation: Can be grown outdoors in very mild climates and in a sheltered position. If grown under glass, ensure you have enough space - it is too leafy for a small greenhouse. Follow the same general instructions as for tomato cultivation.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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