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    Chile Pequin

    Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Chile Pequin plant details

    Chile Pequin is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 Chile Pequin

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: edible, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chile Pequin

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

    Gardening facts about Chile Pequin plant

    How to Grow Chile Pequin

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Golden Rocoto

    Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens 'Golden'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Golden Rocoto foliage, form, fruit by Adam mckenna
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    Rocoto

    Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens

    aka Tree Pepper

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-9'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rocoto fruit by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cheiro Recife Pepper

    Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Recife'

    aka Capsicum chinensis 'Cheiro Recife'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cheiro Recife Pepper fruit by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper

    Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Explosive Embers'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-14"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper fruit by Avant Gardens
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    Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper

    Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Black Pearl'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 16"-18"

    Width: 16'-18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper foliage, fruit by Avant Gardens
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