Ornamental pepper
Capsicum annuum
Ornamental pepper is part of the Capsicum genus. Its scientific name is Capsicum annuum. The botanical name epithet for Ornamental pepper (annuum) means 'annual'.Ornamental pepper grows as an annual and is an edible vegetable / fruit. Being an annual plant, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Normally grows with a shrubby habit.
Ornamental pepper is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!
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How to grow Ornamental pepper
Growing Ornamental pepper from seed
By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Ornamental pepper about 56 days before your last frost date .
Transplanting Ornamental pepper
Companion plants for Ornamental pepper
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Ornamental pepper so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Ornamental pepper
These plants will not grow well with Ornamental pepper so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Ornamental pepper problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Ornamental pepper plants:
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Other names for Ornamental pepper
Pepper, Chili pepper
Ornamental pepper care instructions
How long does Ornamental pepper take to grow?
When should I plant Ornamental pepper?
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Footnotes
Popular varieties of Ornamental pepper
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