Plant Information
Blaze Ornamental Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Common Name: Annual Ornamental Pepper, Potted Plant
Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Light
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Height: 4 - 8" (10 - 20cm)
Width: 4 - 8" (10 - 20cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: This easy-care plant fruits from mid-spring until fall. Features bushy, glossy green leaves with yellow peppers that mature to red. Ornamental pepper plants are normally grown for their attractive color and ornamental qualities. While fruit is safe to eat, this medium-heat pepper may be considered too hot to enjoy. Use as an annual garden plant or in pots to enjoy on sunny decks and patios. Can also be grown indoors as an attractive, colorful houseplant.
- Distinctive, large fruit starts yellow and matures to red.
- Compact determinate variety should be sold at first colour or with a few fruit changing to red – these eye-catching Autumn tones are sure to sell fast!
- Perfect for quart and Mum Pals programs, plus Autumn mixed containers.
Fruit colour: Yellow to red
Plug crop time (weeks): 4-5
Potting to sale (weeks): 7-13 for Autumn finish
Pot size: 4-4.5 in./10-12 cm
Fruit size: 0.75 x 2.25 in./2-6 cm
Height: 4-8 in./10-20 cm