Goldenberry Plant (Physalis peruviana)
Cultivate your own supply of Goldenberry plants (Physalis peruviana), known for producing delightful, penny-sized yellow berries. When fully ripe, these fruits offer a sweet flavor with a subtle tartness. Related to the tomatillo, the berries are naturally encased in papery calyxes. A significant advantage is their extended shelf life, lasting 30 to 45 days after ripening. These plants thrive in well-drained soil under partial to full sun. While they can become rambling vines, pruning keeps them manageable. Goldenberries are also recognized as a superfruit, rich in essential vitamins and antioxidants.
$16.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2589
/ 3268
#2589 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Pot Size
2.5
/ " Pot Size
Who it's for
- High Nutritional Value
- Ornamental Appeal
- Vigorous and Productive
Who should skip it
- Tropical Cold Sensitivity
- Requires Significant Space and Support
- Susceptible to Common Pests
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5" Pot Size
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
45°F
Grows To
3-5' Height
Life Cycle
Perennial
Bloom Season
Everbloomer
Mature Height
60 inches
Features
- Produces sweet, yellow berries
- Mildly tart, ripe fruit
- Berries enclosed in papery calyxes
- Extraordinary 30-45 day shelf life
- Tolerates minimum 45°F indoor temps
- Prunable for manageable size
- Grows in well-drained soil
- Superfruit packed with vitamins
What customers say
Customers highly praise the exceptional quality and health of the Goldenberry starter plants received from Logee's. The expert packaging consistently ensures specimens arrive vibrant and robust, ready for planting. The primary positive theme centers on this superior plant material and Logee's reliable reputation. A secondary theme involves the inherent growing challenges. Some new gardeners express initial concern over transplant shock or slow progress due to the long warm season required for fruiting. While dedicated enthusiasts find the premium price justified by the unique variety and quality, success ultimately depends on providing optimal growing conditions.
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