Capsicum, Ornamental Pepper 'Masquerade'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Annuals
Vegetables
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Lebanon, Illinois

Mound City, Kansas

Hermann, Missouri

Zanesville, Ohio

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Dallas, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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M
Harrisburg, PA | April 2014 | positive

The peppers are usually the main draw on this plant. However, when it's getting enough light, the 3/4" flowers are quite attractive. Th...Read More

G
Kansas City, MO | August 2011 | positive

This plant has grown very well in full sun. Puts out lots of peppers with great color.

I am curious to know why on this si...Read More

B
Boca Raton, FL | June 2006 | positive

In the S Florida area I would recommend covering the plant with a light sheet/cloth during the winter when temperatures dip below 50's. ...Read More

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