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Capsicum annuum 'Bianca'

Capsicum annuum 'Bianca'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Capsicum
Family: Solanaceae

About this plant

Mild flavoured, medium to large ivy-coloured bell pepper rippening to scarlet red. Has a thickset body holding dense foliage that protects the fruits from sunscald. Has strong resistance to tobacco mosaic virus.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to cutworms, flee beetles, aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to blossom end rot, bacterial spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years