Referring to the post: On The Inside at http://theredheadriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/on-inside.html
Judy Harper asked, "Beautiful post and beautiful flowers! Do you know the name of the flower that looks like a cherry enveloped in a netting heart? It is so delicate looking."
The plant is the Chinese Lantern
According to Capital Gardens:
The Chinese Garden is a "Bright orange, papery, lantern-shaped calyces, several to each long stem. Much in demand for winter arrangements. Exotic-looking flowers. HP - Hardy perennial. Height 60cm (2').
CULTURE: Sow February-March under glass or May-July in a cold frame or greenhouse. Flowers July-October the following year.
HINTS: Ideal for beds and borders, and for dried flowers. Prefers full sun.
Flowering/Fruiting Time: July-October"
You'll be happy to know that it is also called " Winter Cherry."
Image: Capital Gardens at http://www.capitalgardens.co.uk/v3/physalis-franchetii-chinese-lantern-seeds-p-10100.html
Image: Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jam343/250314176/in/set-1362629/
Image: Carol Rawlings at http://www.pbase.com/callieian/image/69457884
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