Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper
Capsicum annuum 'Black Pearl'
Introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum and winner of the All American Selection® in 2006. With its lustrous black foliage and clusters of bright red fruit, Black Pearl makes a dramatic addition to any border or container planting, plant with variegated varieties for a stunning visual display.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Houseplant, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Black |
| Item no.: | 6788 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge.
Introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum and winner of the All American Selection® in 2006. With its lustrous black foliage and clusters of bright red fruit, Black Pearl makes a dramatic addition to any border or container planting, plant with variegated varieties for a stunning visual display.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Houseplant, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Black |
| Item no.: | 6788 |
