Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Winter heath
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
Alpine Heath
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
Alpine Heath
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Alpine Heath and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.