Capsicum, Ornamental Pepper 'Purple Flash'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Deltona, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Western Springs, Illinois

Fairport, New York

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bryan, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Deltona, FL | July 2010 | positive

Highly variegated plant with fingertip-size fruit that changes from dark purple to bright red as they mature. In my area, new plants gro...Read More

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Western Springs, IL (Zone 5a) | August 2008 | positive

Beautiful purple, white & green variegated leaves. Hard pinching gives the plant a bonsai look. Pea-size peppers are bright purple.
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