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Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Explosive Embers'
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 8"-14"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper plant details
Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge followed by orange, purple and red fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, fall color, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Fruit
- red
- orange
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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