Chinese lanterns

20 years ago

Anybody have any experience with these plants? Started several from seed and they have sprouted. Will put in the ground next month. Are they invasive? Sun/shade loving? Hardy? Based on the pictures I've seen, these look like a nice addition to my "tropical" themed garden.

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Loretta NJ Z6
20 years ago
They do seed around. People who grow it have it everywhere around here.
ladychroe
20 years ago
I haven't grown it myself, but it is invasive enough that it is mentioned in the "My Stupidest Gardening Mistake", "Chinese Lanterns *WARNING*", and "Plants I Wish I had Never Planted" threads. I would stay away.
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ourbackyard
20 years ago
Worst thing I ever put in the ground. Spread all into the lawn with long white roots that took days to dig out and even then they just kept coming. Even mowing the lawn wouldn't stop the spread!
trishmick
Original Author
20 years ago
Hmmmmm.Maybe I'll keep them in pots, and just bury that in the ground. But I'm getting the feeling that I should just throwout any seeds I have left. Same with the seedlings.
sugar_magnolia
20 years ago
Give them as a gift to someone you don't much like. Ha!
tracey_nj6
20 years ago
Someone gave me one last year; I almost ripped her head off! But, I decided to keep it potted up on the deck...
msbumble
20 years ago
Well, I'm glad you posted this question! I have some Chinese Lantern seeds sprouting right now. I'll be sure to keep them in a container.
Also, the seed packet seems to say that they won't flower this year. MsB