Plant Information
Red Missile Ornamental Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Common Name: Annual Ornamental Pepper, Potted Plant
Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)
Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Width: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Tapered cream to orange to bright red fruit on early, compact plant. Heat tolerant and low maintenance. NOTE: Fruit is hot.
- Compact plants are good for containers and gardens.
Fruit colour: Cream to orange to bright red
Plug crop time (weeks): 4-5
Potting to sale (weeks): 7-11 for Autumn finish
Pot size: 4-8 in./10-20 cm or 3 ppp: 6-8 in./15-20 cm
Fruit size: 2 in./5 cm
Height: 10-12 in./25-30 cm