Ornamental Pepper Black Pearl Seed
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, high-contrast container displays.
Discover the award-winning Ornamental Pepper Black Pearl Seed, a groundbreaking variety celebrated as the first ornamental pepper with glossy black foliage. These seeds cultivate bushy, well-branched plants, perfect for adding a dramatic touch to your mixed containers. Witness the foliage transform from green to a striking glossy black, accompanied by rounded fruits that begin as black and mature to a deep red. While visually captivating, please note the fruit is hot and not intended for consumption. This offering includes 100 raw, untreated seeds.
$26.89
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
4803
/ 6505
#4803 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+153%
Above average
Seed Count
100
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast visual drama for containers or beds
- Homeowners in hot climates needing reliable, heat-tolerant landscape plants
- Landscapers wanting long-lasting, color-changing seasonal interest
Who should skip it
- Families with small children or pets concerned about accidental ingestion
- Gardeners with limited sunlight or heavily shaded outdoor spaces
- Impatient growers looking for quick-start, low-maintenance annuals
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Glossy black foliage creates a dramatic, high-contrast focal point.
Container Versatility
Compact, bushy growth habit is perfectly suited for mixed decorative pots.
Germination Speed
Rapid sprouting within a week simplifies the early growth phase.
Aesthetic Longevity
Stunning color transition from black to red provides lasting seasonal interest.
Cultivation Difficulty
Requires consistent warmth and full sun to reach full potential.
Edibility Warning
High heat levels make these peppers strictly for ornamental display purposes.
Key Specs
Seed Count
100 seeds
Form
RAW
Style
UNTREATED
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Lightly Cover Seed
Germination Days
5-7 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
75-80°F
Grow on Temperature Night
65-70°F
Features
- Award-winning AAS Winner
- Unique glossy black foliage
- Striking black fruit ripens to red
- Creates bushy, well-branched plants
- Ideal for mixed container plantings
- Fruit is notably hot
- Annual life cycle
- Requires full sun exposure
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Ornamental Pepper 'Black Pearl' for its exceptional aesthetic appeal and reliable performance. The plant is celebrated as a showstopper, featuring deep black foliage contrasted beautifully by glossy, pearl-like fruits that eventually turn red. This dramatic visual impact makes it highly desirable for containers and ornamental displays. Reviewers frequently confirm the high quality of the seeds, noting excellent germination rates. Once established, the plants offer continuous color throughout the season. While achieving the darkest foliage requires intense sunlight, the overall consensus is that 'Black Pearl' delivers outstanding ornamental value and dependable growth, making it a highly recommended choice for unique landscape accents.
Know before you buy
While the peppers are technically a vegetable variety, they are extremely hot and are intended for ornamental use only. We do not recommend consuming them.
Maintain a soil temperature between 70-75°F and lightly cover the seeds with soil. You should see germination within 5 to 7 days if these conditions are met.
The foliage begins as green and gradually transitions to a striking, glossy black as the plant matures. This color shift adds a dynamic visual element to your garden containers.
These peppers are excellent for containers. They grow into bushy, well-branched plants reaching 14-18 inches in height, making them perfect for mixed container arrangements.
Black Pearl peppers require full sun exposure to thrive. For optimal growth, aim for daytime temperatures of 75-80°F and nighttime temperatures between 65-70°F.
It takes approximately 160 days from planting to reach full maturity. Because they are an annual variety, they will complete their life cycle within a single growing season.
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