Description
Chinese Lantern
Papery orange lantern-shaped blossoms appear in late summer following a late spring bloom of tiny white flowers. Chinese lantern spreads rapidly; consider planting it in a contained area. Packet is 0.3g.
Planting
Sow in a location with full sun, or light shade in hot areas. Start indoors eight weeks before last frost date. Seeds require some light to germinate. Keep young plants evenly moist and well weeded. Plants are slow to break dormancy in warm climates.
Note
Plants spread by underground runners. Cut off runners in early spring to keep growth contained.
- Seed Space: 2"
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Height: 24"
- Flowers in midsummer
