Capsicum, Ornamental Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Explosive Ember'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Explosive Ember

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Other details
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Propagation Methods
Full Sun

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity
Medium Purple

Soil pH requirements
Blooms repeatedly

Heat (Pungency)
Textured

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Annuals

Water Requirements

Where to Grow