AAS Winners
Ornamental Pepper 'Black Olive'
2012 AAS Flower Award Winner
The AAS Judges said this entry was a standout, especially in the southern gardens where heat was a major presence during the 2011 trials. All season long this beauty kept its upright habit with nicely draping leaves and dark purple/black fruit which appeared in small clusters along the stems. As summer progresses, the fruits mature to red giving a beautiful contrast against the dark purple foliage and bright purple flowers. Retailers and growers can sell this multi-use ornamental as a 20” border plant, a great color splash for containers or as a cut flower in mixed bouquets. Bred by Seeds By Design.
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Flower Award Winner |
| Class: | Ornamental Pepper |
| Variety Name: | 'Black Olive' |
| Genus: | Capsicum |
| Species: | annuum |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Common Name: | Ornamental pepper |
| Type: | Flowers |
| Breeder: | Seeds by Design |
| Close Market Comparison: | Pretty in Purple' and 'Black Pearl' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Normal |
| Dead Heading Recommended: | NO |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Purple |
| Plant Habit: | Bushy, Upright |
| Plant Height: | Medium: 10" to 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 12 to 14 inches |
| Bloom Time: | Summer to Frost |
| Bloom Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Color Pattern: | Solid |
| Bloom Size: | .4 inches |
| Fragrance: | None |
| Weather Tolerance: | Heat |
| Home Gardener Use | |
|---|---|
| Container: | YES |
| Medium Height Divider: | YES |
| Tall Background: | YES |
| Cut Flower: | YES |
How to Grow
Sow seed in greenhouse or indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Place seed in soilless media, cover, maintain 75°F, uniform moisture. Expect germination in 7-12 days. Grow young plants in high light at 60°- 70°F
2004 Gold Medal Winner
Celosia 'Fresh Look Red' (plumosa)
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