Chinese Lantern – Sandersonia aurantiaca Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Common Name: Chinese Lantern, Christmas Bells Botanical Name: Sandersonia aurantiaca, san-der-SO-ni-a a-ran-ti-A-ca Flower Color: Orange Availability: Summer Harvest Instructions: High to moderate light intensities and 70-80F temperatures produced the best quality flowers. Tidbits: Named for John Sanderson, ~1820-1891, honorary secretary of the Horticultural Society of Natal. Specific epithet name “aurantiaca” means orange-red, in reference to its flower color. Gets it common name from the shape of the flowers. This species was reportedly first commercialized as a cut flower in the 1980s in New Zealand. Now grown in many countries. What's New - Find the newest in distinct floral designs from our collection of premium luxury flowers, plants and gifts for any occasion. White Hypericum Berries $89.00 – $119.00 Red Hypericum Berries $89.00 – $119.00
