Overview
Capsicum annuum 'Pillar Yellow' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Capsicum, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Capsicum annuum 'Pillar Yellow' 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 'Pillar Yellow' is a bushy annual cultivar within the Capsicum genus, known for its simple, alternate foliage and bell-shaped flowers. It produces glossy, multi-seeded fruits that contribute to its ornamental appeal. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, requiring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Suitable for patio and container planting as well as conservatories and greenhouses, 'Pillar Yellow' is best grown from seed and offers seasonal interest throughout summer and autumn under UK hardiness rating H1c.
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 'Pillar Yellow' 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 'Pillar Yellow'
- 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 'Pillar Yellow'?
Capsicum annuum 'Pillar Yellow' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Capsicum annuum 'Pillar Yellow' need?
Capsicum annuum 'Pillar Yellow' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Capsicum annuum 'Pillar Yellow' hardy in the UK?
Capsicum annuum 'Pillar Yellow' 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 'Pillar Yellow'?
Seed.