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Burning Bush Pepper

Burpee

$14.99
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$14.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho, Nevada
  • 180,000 Scovilles
  • 18-24 Inches Tall
  • 18-24 Inches Wide
  • Plant in Full Sun

Burning Bush Pepper is aptly named for two reasons: The habanero is plenty hot, and the lantern-shaped fruit turns a flaming peach-orange color when ripe. Despite its heat, this 'Chichen-Itza' type pepper also has a taste of sweet. The plant produces plenty of hot peppers earlier than most habaneros, in about 85 days. The wrinkled-looking peppers are about 3 inches long and 1.5 inches around. Their pretty, mild appearance on the bush is just one more reason to grow this hot and tasty pepper in a garden bed or container.

Burning Bush Pepper rates in the top 10 hot peppers on the Scoville scale, at 180,000 Scovilles. Burning Bush Pepper plant is an attractive garden or patio plant with its deep green pepper leaves and orange fruit. Having the hot habaneros fresh and on hand makes salsa or sauce making more convenient.

Burning Bush Pepper Care

To reach its hot potential, Burning Bush Pepper needs lots of sun and heat from nature. Plant it in a sunny spot that gets at least 6 hours of full sun a day. Wait to plant the pepper until nighttime temperatures reach at least 60 degrees. Although these habaneros are not large and heavy, the bush can have lots of fruit at once, so stake or support the plant as it grows if necessary, being careful not to run or break stems. Mulching around the base of the plant can help retain moisture.

Growing Burning Bush Pepper

Burning Bush needs about 11 weeks of steady growth to produce the ripest, hottest peppers. The plant eventually reaches about 2 feet high and wide and can be loaded with green and orange fruit. Although it makes a great container plant, the pepper won't get enough sun and heat indoors to produce hot peppers.

Be sure the container holding your Burning Bush Pepper gets at least 6 hours of sun a day. Fill the container and leave it in the sun a day or two before planting if the soil is cool. Add some compost to the potting mix to ensure the soil is rich and drains well.

Watering Burning Bush Pepper

Water immediately after planting Burning Bush Pepper and regularly until the plant is well established. Continue to water consistently, but don't overwater the pepper plant. Slow, deep water is better for the roots, which do not like to sit in soggy soil.

Feeding Burning Bush

With rich, organic matter in the garden bed or container soil, there is little need to fertilize Burning Bush Pepper. Too much fertilizer puts energy toward making leaves instead of feeding fruit. Organic compost, compost tea or fish emulsion are better choices for feeding this edible.

Burning Bush Pepper Plant Information

Common Name: Burning Bush Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense, annuum
Plant Type: Habanero Pepper – Extreme Heat
Edible Type: Vegetable
Vegetable Size: 3 inches
Light Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Brand: BURPEE®
SKU:
PEPBUP45

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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    Posted by Alberto Beato on Apr 21, 2020

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