Cape Gooseberries

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  1. joolz68

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    Ive got one,no idea where i got it from last yr,its still in a pot as i dont know where to plant it yet :) its not got very tall :frown:
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Look a bit different to the ones I usually grow @joolz68 :smile:
     
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    Are they cape goosberries or have i got it wrong:heehee: @pete x
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Just wondering if you might have another type of Physalis there, possibly the hardy ornamental, Chinese lantern.
     
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    I think your right @pete :blue thumb: ...they are not the same plant then? :doh::heehee:
    Did i get it from you??
     
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    Not guilty I'm afraid.
    The cape gooseberries I've always grown are quite hairy, dont have the purple stem and get up to 3ft or more tall outside.
    I could send you a small plant if you want, but doubt you would get fruit at this late stage.
     
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      Thanks pete but ive no idea where to plant this ney mind another :blue thumb: and thanks for the I.D. im a plonker!:heehee:
       
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        Thank you. Pleased I asked. No idea where to keep them during the winter months. Will think of something.
         
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        Somewhere not too warm, the house could be a bit too warm.;)
         
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        Garage no windows or garden are my options. My plastic grow homes weren't going to stay out over winter.

        Errrrrrm. May have to rethink.

        Thank you.
         
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