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Ornamental pepper
Ornamental pepper
Colors - The fruit changes color from yellow to orange and matures at red.
Flowering period - Late summer and fall.
Height - Grows 12" to 18" tall (30 - 45 cm).
How to grow - Plant in full sun.
Features - Tapered shaped fruit. Small size. Extremely heat tolerant.
Soil - Best in average to moist soil.
Spacing - Plant 9" to 12" apart (22 - 30 cm).
Tips - Since these peppers were grown for ornamental purposes only,
we do not recommend eating them. In some cases they have been
treated with a growth regulator and/or fertilizers. If growing from seed,
the seed packs would clearly denote whether it's edible, or not.
Uses - Use as border plants, in beds or containers.
height space full sun
12" to 18"
9" to 12"
Full Sun
Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information
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