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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