Botanical profile

Sweet pepper 'Pretty and sweet'

Latin name
Capsicum annuum 'Pretty N Sweet'
Type
Compact fruit annual
Family
Solanaceae

An ultra-ornamental and edible dwarf variety , ideal for pots , planters and small spaces. This compact plant produces a profusion of small, conical fruits in different colors— green, yellow, orange and red —all sweet, crunchy and delicious. In addition to its astonishing productivity , it offers a remarkable decorative appearance from spring to autumn. Perfect for the gourmet balcony, this variety attracts as much attention as taste buds!

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — water as soon as the soil begins to dry out on the surface
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Cherry tomatoes, basil, chives
Plants to avoid
Beans, fennel
Spacing
25 to 30 cm between plants, ideal in containers of 25 cm or more
Harvest period
July to October

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.