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- Days to maturity
- 60–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pretty in Purple is an open-pollinated ornamental chile with upright plants and foliage that is purple or variegated purple and green, plus purple flowers. It bears masses of small, glossy, round fruit around 3/4 inch that ripen from dark purple through yellow and orange to scarlet, and they are pungent enough to use in the kitchen. Ready in about 60 days. Sold by Harris Seeds and Johnny's.
Pretty in Purple traits
- Open-pollinated ornamental chile, about 60 days
- Purple or purple-and-green variegated leaves with purple flowers
- Small glossy round fruit starting dark purple and ending scarlet via yellow and orange
- Pungent, edible fruit
Good for
- Ornamental bedding
- Container growing
- Hot sauce
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretty in Purple this page | 60–85 days | — | — |
| Andy | 60–85 days | — | — |
| Apache | 60 days | — | — |
| Aurora | 60–75 days | — | — |
| Burning Bush | 60 days | — | — |
| Cajun Belle | 60 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Cal Wonder Orange | 60–80 days | — | — |
Pretty in Purple FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Pretty in Purple?
Pretty in Purple is an open-pollinated ornamental chile with upright plants and foliage that is purple or variegated purple and green, plus purple flowers. It bears masses of small, glossy, round fruit around 3/4 inch that ripen from dark purple through yellow and orange to scarlet, and they are pungent enough to use in the kitchen.
How many days to maturity is Pretty in Purple?
Pretty in Purple is listed at 60–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Pretty in Purple compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Pretty in Purple: 60–85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Andy (60–85 days), Apache (60 days), Aurora (60–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pretty in Purple good for?
Pretty in Purple is grown for ornamental bedding, container growing, hot sauce.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
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- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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