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Cape Gooseberry, Goldenberry (Physalis Peruviana)- 250 / 600 / 1500
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Description
Physalis peruviana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is hardy to zone (UK) 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, cakes, jellies, compotes, jams etc. A delicious bitter-sweet flavour, it has smaller but sweeter fruits than the cultivar 'Edulis'. The dried fruit can be used as a raisin substitute, though it is not so sweet. The plant conveniently wraps up each fruit in its own 'paper bag' (botanically, the calyx) to protect it from pests and the elements. This calyx is toxic and should not be
Specifications
| Plant Height | 1.2 m (4ft) |
| Pack Size | 250 / 600 / 1500 |
| Soil Type | Light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils |
| Sunlight Requirement | Semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade |
| Growing Zone | UK 8 |