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📖 About This Plant
Black Pearl is a stunning ornamental pepper bred for its dramatic near-black foliage and glossy round fruits that ripen from black to bright red. The contrast between dark leaves and jewel-like red berries is striking in containers and bedding displays. Compact, well-branched plants (12–18 inches) covered with hundreds of tiny peppers. Matures in 80–90 days.
📊 Quick Facts
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Season
Spring (start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost)
Start indoors like other peppers. Pinch growing tips to encourage bushy, compact growth. Plants are heat-loving and thrive in containers. Allow fruits to fully ripen (black to red) for the best color display. Treat as an annual in cooler zones; can overwinter in zones 9–11.
🤝 Companion Plants
These plants grow well alongside Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper:
What hardiness zones can you grow Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper in?
Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 9–11. Black Pearl is a stunning ornamental pepper bred for its dramatic near-black foliage and glossy round fruits that ripen from black to bright red. Always check your local zone before planting.
How much sun does Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper need?
Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper requires Full sun. Start indoors like other peppers.
When should I plant Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper?
Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper is best planted in Spring (start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost). Start indoors like other peppers. Pinch growing tips to encourage bushy, compact growth.
How long does Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper take to harvest?
Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper typically reaches harvest in 80–90. Water needs are Medium. Grow it alongside Other ornamental peppers and coleus for best results.
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