Then this is what I came across in Nuremburg, Germany at a flower stall!
Bright autumn lanterns
To light my fall garden path
A glow so warm
It holds back the cool evening mist
And makes me pause
And smile.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Lanterns
"Physalis alkekengi (Bladder cherry, Chinese lantern, Japanese lantern, or Winter cherry; Japanese: hōzuki), related to the Cape Gooseberry" according to Wikipedia.
I had never grown these before and this is what I got in a very sparse production from seeds I planted months ago. My bugs LOVE it.
Then this is what I came across in Nuremburg, Germany at a flower stall!
Then this is what I came across in Nuremburg, Germany at a flower stall!
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Ahhhh.... I've seen those, but didn't know what they were. Thank you for this post. I love the colorful photos.
ReplyDeleteI love these
ReplyDeleteand have not seen in years.
I want some :)
They do look like they would glow in the dark.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bouquet these make.
ReplyDeletechinese lanterns are so pretty...i wrote of them a long time ago on the death of a friend...i see them more oft here this year...
ReplyDeleteI guess some of these things weren't made for us. They are very colorful and I understand why you would like to grow them.
ReplyDeleteOh, I had forgotten about those lanterns. My mother used to have some back on the farm, in the way-back days. I have never seen them in a flower market. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI have some silk ones in a metal basket hanging on my front door. I love them.
ReplyDeleteOne look at them and I immediately wanted to paint a still life. You may have returned me to paint! Either way: thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and they must taste great to the insects.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, brilliant colours.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty. If I saw those in a market, I would absolutely bring them home.
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