A long, horn-shaped sweet pepper with thick, sugary flesh, superb roasted or grilled. Fruit ripen from green through to deep red on a sturdy bush.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 80 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn'
Capsicum annuum 'Sweet Bullhorn' is a moderate-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 80 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn'
Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' in the garden
Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn'
Plant Sale lists Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Capsicum 'Sweet Bullhorn' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
