Aren't these beautiful? These are Chinese lanterns from my garden. My friend Trix send me the seeds a couple years ago when we were both waiting to meet our daughters. The first year only about 3 small plants grew but this year there was a good 30 or more. The lanterns are first green then slowly turn this beautiful orange-red. Sadly, some insect has eaten holes throughout the leaves and now they look pretty pathetic but the lanterns are untouched. Inside each lantern is a shiny orange ball. Tootie has discovered this and wants to pop them all to get the ball out.
Thanks Trix. I'm a little embarrassed, this is the second post I've referenced Trix. She might think I've got a little girl crush going. Which I probably do.
updated click here to see what the plant looks like.
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Ooh, these are gorgeous.
those are gorgeous! can you take a picture of how they look in the yard? i've never heard of them.
I can't take a picture now. I picked them all but I think I can find a photo a took of them several weeks ago before all the leaves were eaten. The actual lanterns are small, maybe an inch/inch and half long but they are saturated in color.
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Wow -- those are beautiful!
You funny girl. I just read this post. I am so glad you like the lantern flowers--and me. Hee!
well if you do find that picture, post it! i'd love to see them. i wonder if you can find the seeds at someplace like oakland nursery? i am going to have to look for them, they're so cool.
The seeds were from K-Mart and they were Martha Stewart brand.
I added a link to a photo at the end of this post.
good to know! thanks!!!
ooo! i like them. i may have to go on a hunt for the seeds. i have a bed out front that could use them.
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