Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Southeast, Heartland)
Class: Ornamental Pepper
Variety Name: Black Hawk F1
Genus: Capsicum
Species: annuum
Year: 2016
Common Name: Ornamental Pepper
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Seeds By Design
Close Market Comparison: Black Olive, Black Pearl
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Purple Black
Plant Habit: Spreading
Plant Height: 10-12 inches
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Color Pattern: Star purple flowers
Bloom Size: 1/3 – 1/2 inch
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought tolerant
Garden Spacing: 7-8 inches
Plant Spread: 16-18 inches
Tall Background: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Sow seeds for transplant about 5 weeks before setting out in frost free garden setting. Transplant to sunny location.
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Black Hawk pepper was a vigorous grower, reaching about 2 feet tall in our Zone 6a garden.
The shiny peppers and multi-colored foliage really made a statement.