before taking on a purple hue in Autumn

this is a low maintenance small plant suitable for containers

but the ornamental seed heads continue to provide interest well into the summer months

reducing it to just once in Winter when temperatures fall

Tolerates most soil types but prefers slightly alkaline soils

Yellow Capsicum annuum Ribes sanguineum 'Elkington's White' before taking on a purpleCapsicum annuum is an attractive houseplant that showcases fantastic foliage and colourful peppers during the latter part of the year. Although the fruits are purely ornamental, they add a welcome burst of colour around the home during the dreary winter months when it is sorely needed. The plants begin to develop oval shaped dark green leaves coupled with small white blooms during summer, these are followed by the pepper fruits towards the end of