You can visit our Capsicum annuum page or browse the pictures using the next and previous links. If you've been inspired take a look at the Capsicum seeds in our garden centre.
Peruvian Purple
By Dancarmona
- 16 Nov, 2012
- 0 likes
Peruvian Purple
Capsicum: Annuum
Collected in: Peru
PI: 640906
Scoville units: 50,000-80,000
Blossom end shape: pointed
Fruit position and shape: erect, tapered
Fruit size and color: 1" green,> black > red
Calyx shape: toothless
Flower: erect, cup-shaped
Petal/Spots: purple/ none
Filament color: purple
Anther color: blue
Habit: tree-like, sturdy
Stem: smooth
Leaves: smooth, relatively small
Germ. Time: 2 wk > 2 mo
Maturity: 80 days
Plant height: 24 > 36"
Taste: .
Uses:ยท
This highly ornamental Pequin type variety produces purple pods which grow in upright in clusters on the plant. The pods ripen to red approximately 85-95 days after transplanting. This beautiful plant has dark purple stems, purple/green variegated leaves and produce stunning purple flowers.
History: This accession was donated by the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center 1999. It was received as a Capsicum frutescens and re-identified as a Capsicum annuum 2011.
Credits & Sources: <thechileman Peruvian Purple>
Comments on this photo
There are no comments yet
Photo 46 of 55
What else?
See who else is growing Capsicum annuum (Longum) (Chilli pepper).
See who else has plants in genus Capsicum.
-
Pepper Barancio Seeds
£1.29 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Sweet F1 Gypsy Seeds
£2.99 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Gourmet Seeds
£1.49 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Californian Wonder Seeds
£1.85 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Sweet F1 Jumbo Seeds
£2.99 at Suttons Seeds