Physalis peruviana, the Cape gooseberry, is a herbaceous perennial plant that originates from South America, and more precisely from Chile and Peru. It may reach 5 ft (1.5 m) but generally tops to 3 ft. (1 m)
The Cape gooseberry is frost hardy to 26°F to 28°F (-2°C to -3°C), and may be grown in USDA zones 9b and warmer.
The foliage of the Cape gooseberry is velvety, heart-shaped, and may reach 6 in (15cm) long.
The yellow flowers of the Cape gooseberry are generally .75 in (2 cm) wide, and have brown spots on the inner face of the petals.
The Cape gooseberry is a rounded berry that may reach .75 in (2 cm) wide, with a golden to orange skin. It has a juicy flesh that contains many tiny seeds. This fruit has a pleasing and complex taste, that reminds of pineapple. The fruit is protected by a brown husk.
The Cape gooseberry is eaten fresh, or processed into jams, or into many different preparations.
Physalis peruviana requiert l'exposition suivante : soleil The cape gooseberry will grow in well-drained soils.
This plant is susceptible to white flies, especially when grown under glass.
Photos of Cape gooseberry |
Category - perennial
Dimensions
Height 1.50 m
Width 1.50 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, seeds Even though Physalis peruviana cuttings easily roots, the Cape gooseberry is generally propagated by seeds.A single fruit contains numerous tiny seeds.
Toxicity Warning, this plant contains toxic parts.
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