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chilli pepper 'Loco' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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chilli pepper 'Loco'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Longum Group) 'Loco'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Capsicum
Family: Solanaceae

About this plant

A British bred chilli pepper variety producing masses of small purple, oval fruits that ripen to fiery red. The decorative chillies sit atop the dark green foliage on compact, well branched plants which are perfect for growing on a windowsill or in a greenhouse. The fruits have a moderate heat. Harvest between July and October

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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

Sow indoors from late Winter to mid-Spring in a small pot filled with good quality seed compost and cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. When seedlings are 2.5cm tall transplant to individual pots, water and keep in a sunny spot. See vegetable cultivation

Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushiness

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years