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Black Pearl Pepper Capsicum

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
2' 0" 61cm 0cm
Height: 18" - 2'
Spread: 0"
Height: 46cm - 61cm
Spread: 0cm
Proven Selections
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  • Details

    18 - 24 Inches
    8 - 12 Inches
    0 - 0 Inches
    46cm - 61cm
    20cm - 30cm
    0cm

    Features

    Dark foliage produces bright purple flowers that expire into black pearl-like peppers which mature to a bright red.

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    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Spacing: 
    8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cm
    Foliage Colors: 
    Purple
    Foliage Shade: 
    Black/Purple
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Use in combinations in all containers and landscapes

    Maintenance Notes: 

    The peppers are edible, however, be aware that they are quite hot and use with caution.

  • 14 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • First time growing them. I will grow them again I just love there color of the plant and peppers . Have got to eat them yet. Thanks

      Peggy soles
      , Ohio
      , United States
      , 11 years ago
    • Janice Cobb
      , 11 years ago
    • Janice Cobb
      , 11 years ago
    • Janice Cobb
      , 11 years ago
    • 1. It is beautiful. The flowers are this brilliant purple, then the little black pearls simply glisten in the sunlight. GORGEOUS! 2. When the peppers are ripe, they are an exquisite red color against an almost black purple backdrop. 3. The peppers are hot. As pretty as they look, they contain a serious wallop! 4. They are easy to grow and continually produced last summer up until almost November. I'm searching for this plant right now in Virginia!

      ReBecca
      , 12 years ago
    • Amazing to look at, zesty fruit that dries well. Hot but not HOT HOT.

      Russell Studebaker
      , New York
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • the color is great. did not eat it lol

      Carol Scott
      , Illinois
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • Simply splendid! I purchased this several years ago and grew it in a pot all summer. Then brought the pots in and it wintered over nicely. Did great the next year too! Love the pearl peppers!

      Tina Ramsey
      , Tennessee
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • Russell Studebaker
      , Tennessee
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • Linda
      , Illinois
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
  • 54 Awards

    Award Year Award Plant Trial
    2009 Best Varieties Penn State University
    2009 Leader of the Pack - Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2009 Public Choice Top 10 University Laval
    2009 Leader of the Pack for Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2009 Leader of the Pack - Late Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2009 Public Choice Top 10 University Laval
    2009 Leader of the Pack - Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2009 Best Varieties Penn State University
    2009 Public Choice Top 10 University Laval
    2009 Leader of the Pack - Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
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