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Compact color with an edible kick
This compact pepper bush reaches about 10 inches tall, making it an easy fit for containers, raised beds, and small gardens. Its vivid blazing-red peppers stand out against the foliage, providing ornamental color without taking up much space.
The peppers are attractive and edible, with noticeable heat that works well in fresh dishes, sauces, and other recipes. Its tidy habit makes it a practical choice for sunny patios, balconies, and garden edges where both color and a useful harvest are welcome.
About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden.
Pollination Info
Proven Winners® Harvest Fire Away® Blazing Red Dwarf Hot Pepper Bush Pollination
Proven Winners® Harvest Fire Away® Blazing Red Dwarf Hot Pepper Bushs are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional Proven Winners® Harvest Fire Away® Blazing Red Dwarf Hot Pepper Bush will drastically increase the size of your crop.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil after the risk of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently warm. For containers, use a pot with drainage holes and quality potting mix.
2. Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy, as inconsistent watering can affect fruit development. Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering during hot weather.
3. Pruning: Little pruning is needed due to its naturally compact habit. Remove damaged or yellowing leaves as needed, and harvest ripe peppers regularly to encourage continued production. Wear gloves when handling hot peppers and avoid touching your eyes.
4. Fertilizing: Feed at planting with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, or apply a fertilizer formulated for vegetables according to label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers and peppers.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 8-12 in. |
| Mature Width: | 10-16 in. |
| Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, CA, CO, GA, HI, MD, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, WA |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-11 patio / 9-11 outdoors |
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