A colorful patio plant with a fiery harvest. Chinese Five Color pepper brings ornamental color and edible heat to sunny containers and garden beds. Its small peppers change from purple through cream, yellow and orange to red, so fruits at different stages create a lively display on the same plant.
Your packet contains 10 seeds of Capsicum annuum ‘Chinese Five Color’. Photos show mature plants and fruit; this product is a seed packet.
Why grow Chinese Five Color?
- Enjoy a decorative pepper plant that also produces a spicy kitchen harvest.
- Add changing color to a sunny patio, balcony or vegetable garden.
- Use the peppers in salsa and cooked dishes, or dry them for flakes.
Growing at a glance
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Plant size: Approximately 12–24 inches tall.
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Light: Full sun.
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture.
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Spacing: 14–18 inches between plants.
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Season: Warm-season annual in climates with frost.
How to grow
- Start indoors 8–12 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Sow ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Keep the mix moist, with soil around 80–85°F. Give seedlings bright light once they emerge.
- Harden off gradually, then transplant after frost danger has passed and nights are consistently warm. Water containers regularly without leaving roots waterlogged.
Common questions
Are these sweet peppers?
No. They are hot peppers, commonly rated around 30,000–50,000 Scoville units. Use gloves when handling cut peppers and avoid touching your eyes.
Does the packet contain five different varieties?
No. The five colors describe the ripening stages of one variety.
