--- product_id: 538226170 title: "Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack)" brand: "seed needs" price: "$11.25" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Seed Needs" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/538226170-chinese-lantern-seeds-for-planting-physalis-alkekengi-heirloom-and-open store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 200 heirloom, open-pollinated seeds Vibrant orange ornamental husks Thrives in full sun to partial shade Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack) **Brand:** seed needs **Price:** $11.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧡 Light up your garden with heirloom charm and endless orange vibes! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack) by seed needs - **How much does it cost?** $11.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/538226170-chinese-lantern-seeds-for-planting-physalis-alkekengi-heirloom-and-open) ## Best For - seed needs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seed needs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sun-Kissed Growth:** Perfectly suited for USDA zones 4-8 with adaptable sun exposure needs. - • **Long-Lasting Charm:** Dried lanterns maintain their vibrant orange hue for up to 4 years—ideal for décor and crafts. - • **Glow Up Your Garden:** Striking papery lanterns that brighten any outdoor space from summer to fall. - • **Share the Green Love:** Generous seed quantity lets you cultivate your own patch or gift to fellow plant enthusiasts. - • **Heirloom Quality Seeds:** 200 open-pollinated seeds ensuring authentic, GMO-free growth season after season. ## Overview Seed Needs Chinese Lantern Seeds offer 200 high-quality, heirloom, open-pollinated seeds of Physalis Alkekengi, known for their iconic bright orange papery husks. Ideal for outdoor gardens in USDA zones 4-8, these annuals thrive in full sun to partial shade and bloom from summer to fall. Packaged in moisture-resistant, tear-proof packets, these seeds promise freshness and reliable germination, perfect for gardeners seeking a unique ornamental plant with edible berries and lasting decorative appeal. ## Description Overstocked Items Visit the Store Overstocked Items Visit the Store Meet The Owner! I started Seed Needs at just 15 to bring my family closer, to retire my father, to employ friends and most importantly to help people! Meet The Owner! I started Seed Needs at just 15 to bring my family closer, to retire my father, to employ friends and most importantly to help people! Flowers for all! Who doesn't love flowers? We offer open pollinated, heirloom favorites such as daisies, cosmos, zinnias, nasturtium, Sunflowers & more! Flowers for all! Who doesn't love flowers? We offer open pollinated, heirloom favorites such as daisies, cosmos, zinnias, nasturtium, Sunflowers & more! Culinary or medicinal? Seed Needs offers a wide range of both culinary & medicinal herb seeds. Basil, chives, cilantro, rosemary, lavender, chamomile & more. Culinary or medicinal? Seed Needs offers a wide range of both culinary & medicinal herb seeds. Basil, chives, cilantro, rosemary, lavender, chamomile & more. Check out our vegetable seeds! Seed Needs offers all the popular heirloom favorites! From carrots, cabbage, lettuce, radish, tomatoes, kale, beets, turnips and more! Check out our vegetable seeds! Seed Needs offers all the popular heirloom favorites! From carrots, cabbage, lettuce, radish, tomatoes, kale, beets, turnips and more! How did you start? Seed Needs originally started as a username for an online marketplace. We discovered desertcart in 2010 and soon after we established a brand, selling our products to millions of happy customers over the past decade. What makes our products unique? We absolutely LOVE art and not only provide quality seeds, but beautiful packaging as well. You'll be sure to smile when you receive your order! What are you most proud of? With the success of Seed Needs, we have been able to grow our sponsorships from just 1 kid, to over 100 kids each month. Very humbled to help those in need! How did you start? Seed Needs originally started as a username for an online marketplace. We discovered desertcart in 2010 and soon after we established a brand, selling our products to millions of happy customers over the past decade. What makes our products unique? We absolutely LOVE art and not only provide quality seeds, but beautiful packaging as well. You'll be sure to smile when you receive your order! What are you most proud of? With the success of Seed Needs, we have been able to grow our sponsorships from just 1 kid, to over 100 kids each month. Very humbled to help those in need! It all started with Reina! Reina was the first child I sponsored in 2010. More than a decade later, Seed Needs now sponsors over 100 kids each and every month! It all started with Reina! Reina was the first child I sponsored in 2010. More than a decade later, Seed Needs now sponsors over 100 kids each and every month! St. Jude Children's Hospital We continually donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital each & every month. Thanks to all who purchase our seeds to make this possible! St. Jude Children's Hospital We continually donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital each & every month. Thanks to all who purchase our seeds to make this possible! Of Course we donate to ASPCA! We not only help the humans ya know! We LOVE animals and choose to donate to ASPCA monthly as well. It is always an honor! Of Course we donate to ASPCA! We not only help the humans ya know! We LOVE animals and choose to donate to ASPCA monthly as well. It is always an honor! Review: Quality seeds. Geminated well - It comes in real seed package as the some seeds I bought on desertcart came in none descriptive non-labeled brown envelops. Most importantly the seeds germinated well, and the small plants are very healthy. They are high quality seeds. However, Chinese lantern is not easy seed to germinate. You need experience and care required for this type of seeds. You need a clay pot, garden soil, softest pot soil (goes on the top layer), and a plastic bottle water sprayer. All of them are from Walmart. After the soil is well watered, put finger pinch of seeds, then finger pinch of the pot soil to cover, about 1/8 inch deep. Put it outside, you need good sun light. Cover it with clear glass plate (also from Walmart) to protect from birds, and heavy rain. Water everyday with water sprayer. It took me about 5 weeks to germinate. At a certain point you no longer use the glass plate. The weather was cold in my area. When weather is ideal it takes about 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. When the plant becomes about 1 inch tall, I bury the whole pot in the garden and let the nature takes care. After 2 or 3 year it spreads all over the place. The dried lanterns last 3 to 4 years. The orange color gradually fade and the lanterns crumble. Review: Chinese Lanterns - These plants look like lanterns, and they are edible. ## Features - Unique Appearance: Chinese Lanterns, also known as winter cherry or bladder cherry, are grown for their vibrant, papery, bright orange husks that encase a small, edible berry, resembling tiny lanterns. - Ornamental Value: A member of the nightshade family, this perennial is prized in gardens and dried arrangements for its striking husks, which turn from green to orange as they mature in late summer to fall. - Growth Habits: The plant reaches 1-2 feet in height, spreading via rhizomes, and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, though it can become invasive if not managed. - Edibility and Caution: While the ripe berries inside the husks are edible and tart, offering a mild tomato-like flavor, the unripe fruit and other plant parts are toxic due to solanine content. - Quality: All Chinese Lantern seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. - Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. - Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall. - Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. - Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. - Freshness: All Chinese Lantern seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C388GVBY | | Best Sellers Rank | #32,073 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #797 in Flower Plants & Seeds | | Brand | Seed Needs | | Brand Name | Seed Needs | | Color | Orange | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 512 Reviews | | Expected Blooming Period | Summer to Fall | | Expected Plant Height | 24 Inches | | Expected Planting Period | Spring | | Item Type Name | Chinese Lantern Seeds | | Manufacturer | Seed Needs | | Material Feature | Heirloom | | Material Features | Heirloom | | Model Number | B003TMOED0 | | Moisture Needs | Regular Watering | | Number of Pieces | 200 | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Flower | | Style Name | 1 Pack (200 Seeds) | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade | | USDA Hardiness Zone | 4,5,6,7,8 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seed Needs - **Color:** Orange - **Expected Blooming Period:** Summer to Fall - **Expected Plant Height:** 24 Inches - **Expected Planting Period:** Spring - **Material Feature:** Heirloom - **Moisture Needs:** Regular Watering - **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun, Partial Shade - **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 4,5,6,7,8 - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UFDeNLFPL.jpg) ![Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ATbLPHI4L.jpg) ![Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v+5fSy0cL.jpg) ![Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hMdp2FTyL.jpg) ![Chinese Lantern Seeds for Planting (Physalis Alkekengi) Heirloom & Open Pollinated Orange Ornamental Husk Cherries - Annuals to Plant an Outdoor Garden (1 Pack) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+6UVx3emL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality seeds. Geminated well *by A***M on April 28, 2019* It comes in real seed package as the some seeds I bought on Amazon came in none descriptive non-labeled brown envelops. Most importantly the seeds germinated well, and the small plants are very healthy. They are high quality seeds. However, Chinese lantern is not easy seed to germinate. You need experience and care required for this type of seeds. You need a clay pot, garden soil, softest pot soil (goes on the top layer), and a plastic bottle water sprayer. All of them are from Walmart. After the soil is well watered, put finger pinch of seeds, then finger pinch of the pot soil to cover, about 1/8 inch deep. Put it outside, you need good sun light. Cover it with clear glass plate (also from Walmart) to protect from birds, and heavy rain. Water everyday with water sprayer. It took me about 5 weeks to germinate. At a certain point you no longer use the glass plate. The weather was cold in my area. When weather is ideal it takes about 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. When the plant becomes about 1 inch tall, I bury the whole pot in the garden and let the nature takes care. After 2 or 3 year it spreads all over the place. The dried lanterns last 3 to 4 years. The orange color gradually fade and the lanterns crumble. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chinese Lanterns *by D***S on January 11, 2026* These plants look like lanterns, and they are edible. ### ⭐ Nothing grew *by D***D on April 28, 2026* I purchased these seeds a couple months ago, tried twice but they never started to grow. I start all my vegetable seeds every year , so I know what I’m doing but these seeds were all dead. So find another seller and have better luck! Total waste of time and money! 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