{"product_id":"physalis","title":"Physalis","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysalis (Cape Gooseberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox. 50 seeds. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCape Gooseberry is a tall, vigorous plant that can reach up to 2 metres. A perennial (though grown as an annual in the UK), it produces delicate star‑shaped flowers through July and August, followed by papery husks that turn bright orange‑red as the fruits ripen. Inside sit sweet, tangy berries — perfect eaten fresh, cooked into jam or used as a garnish to brighten desserts. Easy to grow and full of character, Physalis brings both beauty and flavour to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow on the surface of moist compost and keep warm and bright. Germination takes 10–14 days. Grow on as you would a tomato plant if unsure — the care is very similar. Plant out after frost into full sun and fertile, well‑drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e to 200cm | \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e to 100cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eLifecycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (grow as annual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSowing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow; keep warm; treat like tomatoes if unsure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet the full Physalis Growing Guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/pages\/physalis\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Physalis Growing Guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58425173082376,"sku":null,"price":1.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/physalis_b8b33236-ce61-4d3b-abc2-9ff1d307377b.jpg?v=1786542679","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/physalis","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}