Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Sunrise Golden Orange’
Overview
Uses: Fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, sautéing, home vegetable gardens, patio containers
Benefits: Large blocky fruit with thick, crisp walls, dependable yields on compact plants, vibrant orange color at full maturity
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded — sturdy branching stems
Bloom Color: White
Mature Height: 24–30 inches
Mature Width: 16–20 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Sweet Sunrise Golden Orange Bell Pepper produces large, blocky fruit that matures to a rich orange hue with a crisp texture and balanced sweetness. The thick walls make it especially well suited for roasting, stuffing, and fresh slicing.
Plants are compact yet productive, setting reliable yields throughout the growing season when provided full sun and consistent moisture. The bright orange fruit adds visual interest alongside traditional red and green varieties.
This variety performs well in garden beds and raised planters and adapts easily to larger patio containers.
Care
Sweet Sunrise Golden Orange Bell Pepper Care
Provide at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for strong vegetative growth and fruit development.
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Maintain evenly moist soil during active growth without allowing roots to sit in saturated conditions.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer at planting to encourage steady flowering and fruit production.
Space plants approximately 18–24 inches apart to promote airflow and healthy growth.
Harvest fruit once fully orange for peak sweetness and texture.
Container Growing
This variety performs well in large containers with adequate drainage. Container-grown plants require more frequent watering, especially during periods of summer heat.
Use a high-quality potting mix and monitor soil moisture regularly throughout the growing season.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Sweet Sunrise Golden Orange Bell Pepper for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Each plant is well-rooted and appropriately sized for its container. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us for additional details.
How Large Does Sweet Sunrise Golden Orange Bell Pepper Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 24–30 inches tall and spread 16–20 inches wide, forming sturdy, upright plants capable of supporting heavy fruit.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This variety is commonly referred to as Sweet Sunrise Orange Bell Pepper or Golden Orange Bell Pepper.
When should fruit be harvested?
Fruit may be harvested green, but allowing it to mature fully to orange develops sweeter flavor and improved texture.
Where can I explore more edible plants?
Browse our collections of
Live Pepper Plants,
Annual Vegetable Plants,
and Fruit & Vegetable Plants
for additional garden favorites.
Can this pepper be grown in containers?
Yes. With sufficient sunlight and consistent watering, it adapts well to large patio containers with proper drainage.
