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Count Dracula Hot Pepper - #1 Pot - Plant Addicts
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Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 18 - 24 InchesMature Spread 10 - 12 InchesGrowing Zones 9 - 11Count Dracula Hot Pepper will add a dramatic flair to your vegetable garden with exceptional 2-long fruit that are nearly black in color. The dark purple to black peppers ripen to a bright red with a continuous harvest all su…
Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 18 - 24 InchesMature Spread 10 - 12 InchesGrowing Zones 9 - 11Count Dracula Hot Pepper will add a dramatic flair to your vegetable garden with exceptional 2-long fruit that are nearly black in color. The dark purple to black peppers ripen to a bright red with a continuous harvest all summer long. The gothic-looking fruit are accentuated by pretty violet flowers and deep purple leaves, making this plant suitable for ornamental plantings. With a Scoville rating of 25,000 to 50,000, Count Dracula Hot Pepper is great for salsa, soups, and sauces.Count Dracula Hot Pepper Care Plant Count Dracula Hot Pepper in a location where it will receive full sun, about 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Count Dracula Hot Pepper requires moist, well-drained soil. Harvest peppers regularly for continuous fruit production. Both black and red peppers can be harvested and consumed. Growing Count Dracula Hot PepperCount Dracula Hot Pepper grows 18-24 tall with an upright growth habit and will not need staking. Plant Count Dracula Hot Pepper outside once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 F. Space your pepper plants about 10-12 inches apart.Count Dracula Hot Pepper can be grown in containers for areas that have less space. This pepper can best be grown in a 3-5 gallon pot with well-drained potting soil. Keep your pepper sufficiently watered since it will dry out quicker in containers. Watering Count Dracula Hot Pepper Proper watering will lead to better fruit production and prevent problems such as blossom end rot. Water Count Dracula Hot Pepper immediately after planting. Established plants should be watered deeply at least once per week. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. This plant will have to be watered more often if grown in containers and sandy soils, or if rainfall is scarce.Feeding Count Dracula Hot PepperCount Dracula Hot Pepper grows best in rich soil for optimal growth and fruit production. Incorporate a few inches of compost into your soil before planting. Alternatively, Count Dracula Hot Pepper can be fertilized with a general purpose, slow-release fertilizer incorporated into the ground at planting time. Liquid fertilizers can be used per label instructions every 2-4 weeks during summer, especially if a soil test indicates nutrient deficiencies. Avoid overfertilizing Count Dracula Hot Pepper, which can lead to excessive vegetative growth and fewer fruit. Count Dracula Hot Pepper InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11Plant Type: Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 18 - 24 InchesMature Spread: 10 - 12 InchesSpacing: 10 - 12 InchesHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): PurpleFlower Description: Purple ColorsBloom Period: Spring to WinterFoliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): Black, GreenFoliage Description: Green and Black ShadesSeasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season InterestWatering: AverageResists: N/ATolerates: N/AAttracts: N/AContainer Role: Uses: Containers, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Continuous Blooming or RebloomerBrand: | Edible Plants > Vegetable Producing Plants > Pepper Plants Plant Addicts 1013907-pc
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Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 18 - 24 InchesMature Spread 10 - 12 InchesGrowing Zones 9 - 11Count Dracula Hot Pepper will add a dramatic flair to your vegetable garden with exceptional 2-long fruit that are nearly black in color. The dark purple to black peppers ripen to a bright red with a continuous harvest all summer long. The gothic-looking fruit are accentuated by pretty violet flowers and deep purple leaves, making this plant suitable for ornamental plantings. With a Scoville rating of 25,000 to 50,000, Count Dracula Hot Pepper is great for salsa, soups, and sauces.Count Dracula Hot Pepper Care Plant Count Dracula Hot Pepper in a location where it will receive full sun, about 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Count Dracula Hot Pepper requires moist, well-drained soil. Harvest peppers regularly for continuous fruit production. Both black and red peppers can be harvested and consumed. Growing Count Dracula Hot PepperCount Dracula Hot Pepper grows 18-24 tall with an upright growth habit and will not need staking. Plant Count Dracula Hot Pepper outside once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 F. Space your pepper plants about 10-12 inches apart.Count Dracula Hot Pepper can be grown in containers for areas that have less space. This pepper can best be grown in a 3-5 gallon pot with well-drained potting soil. Keep your pepper sufficiently watered since it will dry out quicker in containers. Watering Count Dracula Hot Pepper Proper watering will lead to better fruit production and prevent problems such as blossom end rot. Water Count Dracula Hot Pepper immediately after planting. Established plants should be watered deeply at least once per week. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. This plant will have to be watered more often if grown in containers and sandy soils, or if rainfall is scarce.Feeding Count Dracula Hot PepperCount Dracula Hot Pepper grows best in rich soil for optimal growth and fruit production. Incorporate a few inches of compost into your soil before planting. Alternatively, Count Dracula Hot Pepper can be fertilized with a general purpose, slow-release fertilizer incorporated into the ground at planting time. Liquid fertilizers can be used per label instructions every 2-4 weeks during summer, especially if a soil test indicates nutrient deficiencies. Avoid overfertilizing Count Dracula Hot Pepper, which can lead to excessive vegetative growth and fewer fruit. Count Dracula Hot Pepper InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11Plant Type: Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 18 - 24 InchesMature Spread: 10 - 12 InchesSpacing: 10 - 12 InchesHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): PurpleFlower Description: Purple ColorsBloom Period: Spring to WinterFoliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): Black, GreenFoliage Description: Green and Black ShadesSeasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season InterestWatering: AverageResists: N/ATolerates: N/AAttracts: N/AContainer Role: Uses: Containers, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Continuous Blooming or RebloomerBrand: | Edible Plants > Vegetable Producing Plants > Pepper Plants Plant Addicts 1013907-pc