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Acapulco®

Capsicum annuum 'Purple'

Ornamental Pepper

  • Excellent outdoor performance
  • Great, low-maintenace way to add color
  • Good in the landscape and containers
  • Offered in 4.5" yellow pots and 4.5" green pots

Plants are available seasonally based on demand. Please check availability to order.

  • Category: Vegetable
  • Hardiness Zone:9-11
  • Height:6-12 in
  • Spread:6-8 in
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Attributes
• Accent
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Drought Tolerant
• Edible
• Great Foliage
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Additional Information about Capsicum annuum Acapulco® 'Purple'

  • Unique assortment from Ex-Plant breeding offers a wide range of varieties with shorter production time.
  • Compact growth means no PGRs are needed.
  • Good retail shelf life.
  • Excellent outdoor performance.

Plug crop time: 3 to 4 weeks
Transplant to finish: Varies by variety

Pot size: 4.25 x 5 in./11-13 cm
3 ppp:
6.5-8 in./17-20 cm

Fruit size: 0.5 x 1.5 in./1.5 x 4 cm
Height: 6 in./15 cm
Potting to sale (weeks): 12-13

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum Acapulco® 'Purple'

Plant in full sun. Grows compact, so no PGRs are needed.
Bloom Time: Summer