Overview
Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Capsicum, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' is a bushy annual or biennial cultivar of the Capsicum genus, known for its simple, alternate foliage and glossy, multi-seeded fruits. This sweet pepper thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered positions. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patios and containers, 'Midnight Dreams' is deciduous and is typically grown as an indoor ornamental or vegetable during the summer and autumn seasons in the UK, where it requires H1C hardiness conditions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Capsicum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams'?
Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' need?
Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' hardy in the UK?
Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams' 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 var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Midnight Dreams'?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice.
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