Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Topepo Rosso'
sweet pepper 'Topepo Rosso'
An Italian heirloom sweet pepper variety growing about 60cm tall and bearing large yields of round, blood red, pimento-type peppers, 7-8cm in diameter. The flesh is very thick and crisp and the flavour is sweet. The fruits are usually stuffed with meat or cheese in Italian cooking
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Capsicum are annual or perennial plants, with simple, alternate leaves, and tubular or bell-shaped flowers. They are grown for their glossy, many-seeded edible fruits, including chilli and bell peppers, and as indoor ornamental plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown inside on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse, but can be grown outside once all danger of frost has passed; select a sunny, sheltered position and grow in containers, peat-free growing bags or in open ground. Water regularly and feed with a high potassium liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See How to grow: peppers for further cultivation details
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required; pinch out growing tips of plants when they are about 20cm tall to encourage bushiness
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, whitefly, aphids, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould and blossom end rot
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