Chinese Lantern Live Plant – Physalis alkekengi Ornamental Perennial

Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) is a distinctive ornamental perennial known for its bright orange-red papery husks that resemble decorative lanterns. It adds vibrant seasonal interest to garden beds, borders, and dried floral arrangements, making it a favorite for ornamental landscapes.

This listing includes one live Chinese Lantern plant. It is well suited for gardens and containers with well-drained soil and is appreciated for its unique ornamental display from late summer into fall.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

• One (1) live Chinese Lantern plant
• Produces distinctive bright orange lantern-like husks
• Ornamental perennial for garden beds and borders
• Excellent for dried floral arrangements
• Suitable for landscape planting and containers
• Easy-care plant once established
• Adds vibrant fall color and texture
• Attractive accent for cottage and ornamental gardens