{"product_id":"shoo-fly-plant-seeds-nicandra-physalodes-garden-flower-plant","title":"Shoo-Fly Plant Seeds – Nicandra physalodes Garden Flower Plant","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoo-Fly Plant (Nicandra physalodes) is a fast-growing annual flowering plant known for its soft green foliage, branching stems, and bell-shaped flowers. Its blooms typically feature pale blue to violet petals with lighter centers, creating a delicate contrast against the leaves. After flowering, the plant develops distinctive papery, lantern-like structures surrounding its fruit, adding further visual interest to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae), Shoo-Fly Plant grows into an upright, spreading form and can be used in ornamental borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds. Its unusual flowers and lantern-like structures make it an interesting choice for gardeners seeking distinctive annual plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Shoo-Fly Plant, Apple of Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: Nicandra physalodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Family: Solanaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Annual flowering plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage: Broad, green leaves with toothed edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers: Bell-shaped blooms, usually pale blue to violet with lighter centers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, branching, and spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Feature: Papery, lantern-like structures surrounding the fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Use: Ornamental borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Choose a location with full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Use moderately fertile, well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Water regularly while seedlings establish and during dry periods, avoiding waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Starting: Sow seeds in a suitable seed-starting medium and follow the supplier’s guidance for sowing depth and germination conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting: Move established seedlings outdoors when local temperatures are suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: Allow sufficient room for the plant’s branching growth and mature size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing: Use a spacious container with drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care: Monitor growth and remove unwanted seedlings where necessary, as the plant may self-seed under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoo-Fly Plant adds height, leafy texture, and soft blue-violet flowers to ornamental gardens. Its distinctive lantern-like fruit structures provide additional visual interest after flowering. It can be planted in mixed borders or informal garden arrangements where its branching form has enough room to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that Nicandra physalodes belongs to the nightshade family and is considered toxic. Keep the plant and its seeds away from children and pets, and do not consume any part of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Seed House","offers":[{"title":"50 Pcs","offer_id":71649957773565,"sku":"VS-RS-16","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Pcs","offer_id":71649957806333,"sku":"VS-RS-17","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":71649957839101,"sku":"VS-RS-18","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/Nicandra_physalodes__L.__Gaertn.jpg?v=1792583400","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/shoo-fly-plant-seeds-nicandra-physalodes-garden-flower-plant","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}