Overview
Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Capsicum, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' 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 chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' is a bushy annual or biennial cultivar of the Capsicum genus, known for its simple, alternate foliage and tubular or bell-shaped flowers. This chilli pepper thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is deciduous and suited to patio and container planting, as well as conservatories and greenhouses, with interest in summer and autumn. Its UK hardiness rating is H1c, and it is propagated by seed.
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 chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' 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 chinense 'Cheiro Roxa'
- 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 chinense 'Cheiro Roxa'?
Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' need?
Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' hardy in the UK?
Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Roxa' 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 chinense 'Cheiro Roxa'?
Seed.
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