Physalis Peruviana 'Golden Nugget' (Golden Nugget Cape Gooseberry)
Physalis Peruviana 'Golden Nugget' (Golden Nugget Cape Gooseberry)
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Physalis Peruviana 'Golden Nugget' is a productive edible plant prized for its small, golden-orange berries enclosed in attractive papery husks. The fruit has a distinctive sweet-tart flavour and can be enjoyed fresh or used in desserts, preserves, sauces and salads. Its lush green foliage and delicate yellow flowers also add ornamental appeal to the edible garden.
An excellent choice for home gardeners, Physalis Peruviana 'Golden Nugget' produces fruit over an extended season when grown in a warm, sunny position. It is well suited to vegetable gardens, pots and containers, and benefits from regular watering and feeding during active growth. With its attractive fruit, useful harvest and easy-growing nature, it is a rewarding addition to any productive garden.

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Mature height
60–120 cm
Mature width
60–100 cm
Spacing
60–90 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen in warm climates; annual in colder areas
Foliage
Green foliage with small yellow flowers and golden-orange berries enclosed in papery husks
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring–Summer
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Moderate; water and feed regularly during active growth and support plants if required
Root System
Fibrous and spreading