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Outsidepride Perennial Cape Gooseberry Physalis Peruviana Goldenberry Fruit Plants - 1000 Seeds
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Outsidepride Perennial Cape Gooseberry Physalis Features
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Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana) grows as a perennial in USDA Zones: 8 - 11 and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
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Also known as Peruvian Ground Cherry and Goldenberry, this plant grows up to 24 inches in height and has yellow/golden to purple berries from spring to mid summer.
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This perennial plants berries are edible and often used in pies, cakes, jellies, jams and as a raisin substitute.
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They thrive in rich, deeply worked soil that drains well. Prefers cool, moist summer nights.
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Sow 2 - 3 of these flower seeds per plant and space 24 inches apart. Grows well in zones 3 - 7, but in hotter zones you may need to treat as hardy annual. Delphinium care includes applying a balanced liquid fertilizer every month as the plants are heavy feeders. To get a jump start on the growing season, sow Delphinium seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost.
About Outsidepride Perennial Cape Gooseberry Physalis
Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana) - Physalis Peruviana, commonly referred to as Cape Gooseberry, is a perennial plant growing to approximately 2 feet tall. Cape Gooseberry is is hardy to zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from Jul to October, and the seeds ripen from Aug to November. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees and wind. Cape gooseberry will grow in a wide range of soils from light sandy soils to heavy clay soils. All soil types should be well-drained. Even if the soil is nutritionally poor, Cape Gooseberry will still grow well. It prefers acidic soil. Physalis Peruvian is very adaptable to soil types and nutrients. It can grow in full sun to partial shade. Cape Gooseberry is known for its yellow, edible fruites. You can use these fruits raw or cooked in pies, cakes, jellies, compotes, jams, and many other things. Cape Gooseberry is considered to have a delicious bitter-sweet flavor. The dried fruit can be used as a raisin substitute, though it is not so sweet. Some people refer to Physalis Peruviana as Peruvian Ground Cherry.
