Lipstick Sweet Pimento Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Lipstick'

Also Known As

Pepper 'Lipstick'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

10a-12

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Lipstick Sweet Pimento Pepper plant details

Lipstick Sweet Pimento Pepper is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lipstick Sweet Pimento Pepper

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lipstick Sweet Pimento Pepper

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Finding a good thick-walled Pepper for the Bay Area has always been a challenge, but like ‘Gypsy’, ‘Lipstick’ has found a following with both home gardeners & many famous Californian chefs. At 2” wide & 4” long, the pimento style peppers are like shiny red cones & they are produced early & in abundance. The walls are thick with deep red flesh, making the peppers outstanding roasted, peeled & stuffed. If you prefer them green, they are ready after 53 days, or red at 73 days. Grow in full sun & space the plants 12-16” apart.