- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 9 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 14 - 16 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
- Use As A Filler In Containers
The colorful fruits and contrasting dark foliage of the Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper certainly makes for a stunning combination. Grown for its ornamental rather than culinary properties, the Capsicum annuum 'Midnight Fire' produces black leaves, which helps the purple-red fruits really stand out. With a height of around 1 foot, it is ideal for a container both indoors and outdoors.
Over the summer, the Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper forms multiple branches and a neat-mounded habit. Being heat tolerant, it is no surprise that it is a sun lover and can cope with dry spells. Its compact growth is ideal for growing in a container, but it could also be grown at the front of a border either as a specimen or with others.
Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper Care
For the best foliage and fruit color, the Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper wants as much sunshine as it can get. It prefers a rich and fertile soil that has good drainage. Apply water to the base of the plant, allowing the soil to dry out in between waterings. Fertilizing with a potassium-rich feed once flowering has begun will help support fruiting. Pruning is not usually required, but branches can be lightly pinched for a fuller appearance.
As a tender plant, the Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper will not tolerate any frost and should not be planted out until all risk of frost has passed. You can also grow it as an attractive houseplant on a sunny windowsill.
Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper Spacing
The Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper grows to around 9 to 12 inches high and 14 to 16 inches across. A spacing of 12 to 14 inches is recommended when growing multiple specimens.
Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 9 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 14 - 16 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Summer through Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Black |
| Foliage Description: Dark Black |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper |
| Other Name(s): Christmas Pepper |
| Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Midnight Fire' |
- SKU:
- PEPMF123
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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