| Chinese Five Color Pepper | |
| Capsicum annuum | |
| a.k.a. Chinese Multi Color Pepper |
A colorful ornamental and edible hot pepper. The conical peppers grow to about 1-2" and are best known for their multiple color changes as they ripen through the season. Colors include purple, red, yellow, orange, white and various shades in between. Plants also have purple tinted foliage which contrasts so beautifully with the fruits. Flavor is quite hot and the peppers can be used just as any hot pepper.
Maturity: 80-90 Days
Heat:
Hot.
Origin: China
More pictures of the Chinese Five Color Pepper (click to enlarge)
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Flower blooming |
Pepper with early (purple) fruits |
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In full fruit |
Fruit in orange stage |