Huge scarlet lanterns' which are magnificently attractive in the garden and then can be cut and dried to be used all through the winter to decorate naturally, your house. Easy, thriving in almost any soil, sun or shade. Lanterns late summer. Sowing Instructions. Place seed on the surgace of a good free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythere bag and keep at 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination which can take 1-6 months. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3ins) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24ins) apart. Summer sowings can be overwintered for planting next spring. Aftercare Instructions. To dry, cut the stems when the lanterns start to show colour and hang upside down in a light airy shed. Flowering Period. Late Summer | 
