Ornamental Pepper 'Chinese Five Color'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Maumelle, Arkansas

New Plymouth, Idaho

Downers Grove, Illinois

Geneseo, Illinois

Felicity, Ohio

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Liberty Hill, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Kennewick, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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New Plymouth, ID | November 2015 | positive

This plant is easier to grow in clay loam soil and drought conditions than most peppers. Fruits ripen fairly quickly. I think they taste ...Read More

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Sioux Falls, SD (Zone 4b) | December 2011 | positive

I successfully grew this small beautiful plant in 2011. It produced several colorful fruits which were enjoyed by family and friends tha...Read More

M
Chicagoland, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2010 | positive

These were fun to grow - all different colors on one plant! I've gotten about 5 or 6 little peppers off of each plant, with no problems. VERY hot!

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Hot little peppers turn a rainbow of vibrant colors; from purple, cream, yellow, orange to red as they ripen. Ornamental.

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