{"product_id":"candy-cane-chocolate-cherry-pepper-capsicum-annuum-2l-pot","title":"Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Pepper (Capsicum annuum) 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Cane Chocolate Cherry is a compact sweet pepper variety grown for its variegated foliage and striped fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are marked with green and creamy-white variegation. The small bell-shaped peppers begin green with pale stripes before developing chocolate-brown and cherry-red colouring as they ripen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit has a crisp texture and sweet flavour with little or no heat. It can be harvested at several stages of ripeness and used fresh in salads, for snacking, roasting or cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the UK, Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry grows well in a greenhouse, polytunnel or sheltered sunny patio position. Its patterned foliage also makes it suitable for decorative container displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solanaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, bushy annual or short-lived tender perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 45–60 cm under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green and creamy-white variegated leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small bell-shaped fruit with green, white, chocolate and red colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical fruit size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 9–10 cm long under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet and non-hot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenhouses, polytunnels, patios and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender and not frost hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Pepper in fertile, well-draining compost in a warm and sunny position. Good light encourages stronger variegation and fruit colouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove the plant into a larger container if required to support continued growth and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the compost evenly moist, particularly while the plant is flowering and developing fruit. Avoid repeated drying and waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during early growth. Change to a high-potassium tomato feed once flowers or young fruit appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBranches may require light support once carrying several peppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grown outside should only be placed outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a warm, sheltered position protected from strong winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant is usually grown as an annual in the UK but may sometimes be overwintered in a bright, frost-free position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Cane Chocolate Cherry can fruit successfully in the UK when provided with sufficient warmth and light. Greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation provides the most reliable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peppers can be harvested while green and striped or left to develop their mature chocolate and cherry-red colouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive one healthy Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper plant growing in a 2-litre pot. Plants are typically dispatched at approximately 20–30 cm tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung plants may not yet show the full leaf variegation or fruit colouring seen on mature plants. Size, patterning and development will vary naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly the ripe or unripe pepper fruit is intended for consumption. Do not eat the leaves, stems or flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the plant away from children and pets that may chew the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20-30cm","offer_id":56352036815188,"sku":"CHICCCCP","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6354\/3380\/files\/IMG_7352.heic?v=1783905378","url":"https:\/\/tropicalplantnursery.co.uk\/products\/candy-cane-chocolate-cherry-pepper-capsicum-annuum-2l-pot","provider":"Tropical Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}