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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

A dandy little Ornamental Pepper with purple leaves, purple flowers and purple fruit which move to a burnt orange to a brilliant red in the fall. Quite compact at about 8". Available after May 15th.

Gardening facts about Explosive Embers Ornamental Pepper plant

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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