Winner Type: National
Class: Capsicum
Variety Name: Onyx Red
Genus: Capsicum
Species: annuum
Year: 2018
Common Name: Ornamental Pepper
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Takii & Co., Ltd.
Close Market Comparison: Black Pearl, Black Olive

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No

Foliage Color: Black
Plant Habit: Compact, Bushy
Plant Height: 6 inches (Pot), 8-10 inches (Garden)
Bloom Time: Late spring, summer to frost
Bloom Color: Purple (Flower) Black to Red (Fruit)
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 3/8 inches (Flower), 3/8 inches round (Fruit)

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Heat, Rain
Garden Spacing: 6-8 inches
Low Edging: Yes

Cover the seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing. Germination takes 5 to 7 days and plug stage needs 4-5 weeks under 68 to 77℉(20 to 25℃). Enjoy black foliage with no fruit after 8 -12 weeks from sowing. With mature red fruits, it takes more 4-6 weeks. Overall, it performs best under high light as much as possible and warm temperatures.

• “Red and black fruit exhibit beautifully within extremely black foliage.”
• “Real WOW power in the landscape.”
• “Hugh hit with trial garden visitors.”
• “This is an awesome plant.”
• “The appearance of the entire plant lends itself to an “all-season” interest instead of just when the peppers started to show.”
• “Held a nice, petite form with gorgeous fine foliage in the garden.”