Ornamental pepper

    Ornamental pepper - please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information

Colours - The fruit changes colour from yellow to orange and then matures at red.

Flowering period - Late summer and fall.

Features - Tapered shaped fruit. Small size. Extremely heat tolerant.

Spacing - Plant 9" to 12" apart (22 - 30 cm)

Height - Grows 12" to 18" tall (30 - 45 cm)

Soil and water - Best in average to moist soil. Water as needed.

Light requirements - Plant in full sun.

Best use - Use as border plants, in beds or containers.

Growing tips - Since these peppers were grown for ornamental purposes only, we do not recommend eating them. In some cases they may have been treated with a growth regulator and/or various fertilizers. If growing from seed, the seed packs would clearly denote whether it's edible, or not.

Planning your garden

For beginners it is important to draw a garden layout plan

• Choose plants suitable for the site (sun vs. shade, soil, etc)

• Arrange plants according to their height

• Arrange according to plant form and texture

• Arrange according to flowering periods for constant blooming

• Arrange in groupings by type and color considerations