Overview
Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Capsicum, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' 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 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' 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 on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for patio and container planting as well as conservatories and greenhouses, it is propagated by seed and is of interest during the summer and autumn seasons. Its hardiness rating is H1c, indicating it requires protection from cold.
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 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' 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 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun'
- 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 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun'?
Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' need?
Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' hardy in the UK?
Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun' 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 'Scotch Bonnet Big Sun'?
Seed.
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