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Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum

Common Name: Annual Ornamental Pepper, Garden or Large Pot

Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Height: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)

Width: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Foliage is more green on younger plants and changes to a glossy black with high heat and light. Shiny black fruit matures to dark red. Adds interest to mixed combinations.

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Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 6 to 7 weeks for Autumn finish (no mature fruit)

The first black-leafed ornamental pepper is ideal for landscapes and mixed containers.
Bushy, upright, well-branched plants have greenish foliage when young that matures to glossy black with high light and heat.
In the landscape, plants develop rounded, shiny black fruit that matures to dark red.
Best in 6 and 8-in./15 and 20-cm pots, gallons and Mum Pals programs.

NOTE: Fruit is hot.
Height: 14 to 18 in./36 to 46 cm; may grow to 3 ft./91 cm or more in warmer areas with longer growing seasons

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Protection Information: US PVP200500020