2016 Flower Winner
Ornamental Pepper Black Hawk F1
If you are looking for a plant with adorable little ornamental peppers that start off black and change to a beautiful, head-turning red, you’ll be over the moon for our newest AAS regional ornamental pepper winner, Black Hawk F1.
This newest in our ornamental pepper winners is a very early flower and fruit producer that keeps up production through fall. The consistent plant habit and well branched fullness of the dark green, purple-black foliage make it an excellent addition to any mixed container, flower bed, or cut flower design. The red conical-shaped fruit are edible but not recommended as they are very spicy.
Plant Description
Genus:
Capsicum
Species:
annuum
Common Name:
Ornamental Pepper
Plant Habit:
Spreading
Plant Height: 10-12 inches
Plant Height:
10-12inches
Plant Spread:
16-18 inches
Foliage Color:
Purple Black
Bloom Time:
: Late Summer
Bloom Color:
: Purple
Bloom Size:
: 1/3 - 1/2 inch
Bloom Color Pattern:
Star purple flowers
Breeder:
Seeds By Design
Close Market Comparison:
Black Olive, Black Pearl
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
: 7-8 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Dry to normal
Weather Tolerance:
Drought tolerant
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
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.
Reviews
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.