Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper
Capsicum annuum 'Black Pearl'
SKU
06788
Introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum and winner of the All American Selection® in 2006. Prized for its lustrous black foliage and clusters of small, round, bright red fruit, Black Pearl makes a dramatic addition to any border or container planting. Plant with variegated varieties for a stunning visual display. Although technically edible, the fruit is extremely hot!
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KAP-sih-kum AN-yoo-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 18 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Columnar, Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Performs best in moist, organically rich, fertile, well-drained soils. Best black foliage color occurs in full sun. Good tolerance for high heat and humidity. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Hardy to 32 degrees. Treat as an annual elsewhere.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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