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Physalis ixocarpa

Genus: Physalis
Family: Solanaceae
Common Names: jamberberry, Mexican husk tomato, husk tomato [3], jamberry [2]

About this plant

P. ixocarpa is a lax, branching annual with serrated leaves growing to 1.2m tall and wide. Yellow summer flowers with brown centres are followed by rounded edible fruit to 7cm in diameter surrounded by a thin, paper-like husk; fruits ripen from green to yellow or purple

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Sow seed indoors in early spring. Grow on in a cool greenhouse, or outdoors in milder areas once all risk of frost has passed. Needs well-drained soil in a sunny position and support for the lax branches. Feed every 10-14 days with a balanced liquid fertiliser before switching to a high potassium liquid feed once the first fruits have set

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally problem free

Diseases

Generally problem free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years