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Ornamental Pepper 'Five Color'

Capsicumannuum

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Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

annuum (AN-yoo-um)

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Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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Other details

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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

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Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Late (more than 80 days)

Regional

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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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donnyczech

Sioux Falls, SD (Zone 4b) | August 2013 | positive

This plant is also called the Chinese five color. It is a small but beautiful plant, and is prolific. The pods are hot and delicious so...Read More

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A 1 1/4 X 3/4 inch candle flame shaped Pequin/Piquin Type which matures from purple to cream to yellow to orange to red.

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