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Week 16 – April 20, 2024

Plant Information

Sangria Ornamental Pepper

  • Sangria Ornamental Pepper - Bloom
  • Sangria Ornamental Pepper - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum

Common Name: Annual Ornamental Pepper, Garden or Large Pot

Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Width: 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Produces a continuous display of both purple and red peppers. Child-safe, non-pungent variety is ideal for indoor/outdoor use. Plants have a full and somewhat spreading habit.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 7 to 13 weeks for Autumn finish

  • Child-safe, non-pungent fruit is great for public plantings indoors and out.
  • Indeterminate plants always have both purple and red peppers for continuous, eye-catching displays.
  • Well-branched and somewhat spreading, the uniform, full-bodied plants are ideal for filling in landscapes and containers.
  • Best in 6 and 8-in./15 and 20-cm pots, gallons and Mum Pals programs.

'Sangria'