Botanical Name: Common Names:
Capsicum annuum Long Sweet Yellow Capsicum, Bell Pepper,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Small perennial producing masses of long, edible, sweet flavoured yellow fruit. May even be displayed indoors for short periods. Heavy cropping plant. Flowers are white or purple in colour. Suitable for containers. Fruit is harvested from Summer through to Autumn.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Solanceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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