Overview
Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Capsicum, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio' PBR is a bushy annual or biennial cultivar within the Capsicum genus, known for its simple, alternate foliage and tubular or bell-shaped flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, it is best propagated by seed and offers interest during the summer and autumn seasons. As a member of the Solanaceae family, it is cultivated primarily for its glossy, multi-seeded fruits.
About the genus
Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their edible fruit, which are generally known as "peppers" or "capsicum". Chili peppers grow on five species of Capsicum. Sweet or bell peppers and some chili peppers are Capsicum annuum, making it the most cultivated species in the genus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Capsicum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, blossom end rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR?
Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR need?
Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR hardy in the UK?
Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Capsicum annuum 'Palermo Rossio'PBR?
Seed.